Bridesburg is a neighborhood of 6,492 people in Philadelphia. 92% of homes are owner-occupied. That is roughly 39% ahead of the Philadelphia median. Density works out to 5,388 people per square mile. 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born share is 5%. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Bridesburg; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,492
Population density
5,388 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.21 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,967
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$38,798
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$237,047
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,281
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.9%
8.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.56 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(5,566)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8%(519)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other5.8%(374)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(5,566)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8%(519)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other5.8%(374)
Diversity Score
32
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Bridesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Bridesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 6,492 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Bridesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Bridesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $85,967 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Bridesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Bridesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $237,047, and the typical rent is about $1,281 a month.
How educated are people in Bridesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bridesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Bridesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 9.9% of people in Bridesburg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.