Bridgeville is a town located in Sussex County Delaware. Bridgeville has a 2024 population of 2,914. Bridgeville is currently growing at a rate of 3% annually and its population has increased by 13.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,574 in 2020.
The average household income in Bridgeville is $93,458 with a poverty rate of 14.44%. The median age in Bridgeville is 57.3 years: 48.8 years for males, and 61.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridgeville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,714 | 66.18% |
| Black or African American | 697 | 26.91% |
| Two or more races | 99 | 3.82% |
| Other race | 66 | 2.55% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,147 | 2.26 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 531 | 2.55 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 372 | 1.13 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Female | 193 | 3.31 | 19.7 | 80.3 |
| Male | 51 | 3.51 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 161 | 8.33% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 7.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 442 | 22.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 244 | 12.63% |
| High School Graduate | 518 | 26.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 4.61% |
| Some College | 340 | 17.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,350 | 1,300 | 583 |
| Black | 434 | 312 | 79 |
| Hispanic | 125 | 47 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 23 | 15 |
| Other Race | 37 | 5 | 2 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 3 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 43.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,781 | $0 | $55,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,719 | $31,042 | $45,129 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,989 | $29,453 | $13,977 |
| Overall | $36,163 | $35,905 | $36,696 |
| Some College | $46,681 | $78,393 | $45,345 |
$36,163
Average Earnings
$35,905
Average Male
$36,696
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.42% of Bridgeville residents speak only English, while 16.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,530 | 159 | 10.39% |
| Black | 697 | 99 | 14.2% |
| Hispanic | 312 | 94 | 30.13% |
| Other | 63 | 34 | 53.97% |
| Multiple | 99 | 13 | 13.13% |
| Asian | 12 | 3 | 25% |
14.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.15%
Male Poverty Rate
13.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridgeville is Other, with 53.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridgeville is White, with 10.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.4% |
| High School | 13.9% |
| Some College | 4.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 51.02% |
| Female Employed | 10.12% |
| Male Employed | 3.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,295 | $110,251 |
| Households | $61,523 | $93,458 |
| Married Families | $91,806 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,701 | $48,956 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
226
Number of Veterans
189
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 139 |
| First Gulf War | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 100 |
| 75+ | 80 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 12.23% |
| Black | 40 | 8.35% |
| Asian | 3 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.5%
Labor Force Participation
38.3%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
29.61%
Born in Bridgeville
89.88%
Native Born
10.12%
Foreign Born
5.68%
Non Citizen
4.44%
Naturalized
89.88% of Bridgeville residents were born in the United States, with 29.61% having been born in Delaware. 5.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,339 | 85 | 2.61% |
| 2028 | 3,254 | 85 | 2.68% |
| 2027 | 3,169 | 85 | 2.76% |
| 2026 | 3,084 | 85 | 2.83% |
| 2025 | 2,999 | 85 | 2.92% |
| 2024 | 2,914 | 85 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2,829 | 72 | 2.61% |
| 2022 | 2,757 | 90 | 3.37% |
| 2021 | 2,667 | 93 | 3.61% |
| 2020 | 2,574 | 198 | 8.33% |
| 2019 | 2,376 | 49 | 2.11% |
| 2018 | 2,327 | 53 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2,274 | 47 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2,227 | 48 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 2,179 | 41 | 1.92% |
| 2014 | 2,138 | 41 | 1.96% |
| 2013 | 2,097 | 31 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 2,066 | 25 | 1.22% |
| 2011 | 2,041 | 26 | 1.29% |
| 2010 | 2,015 | 0 | 0% |