Bridgeton city is located in Cumberland County New Jersey. Bridgeton city has a 2024 population of 27,119. Bridgeton city is currently growing at a rate of 1.33% annually but its population has decreased by -0.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,160 in 2020.
The average household income in Bridgeton city is $56,918 with a poverty rate of 32.72%. The median age in Bridgeton city is 29.7 years: 31.2 years for males, and 27.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridgeton city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,916 | 33.15% |
| White | 8,168 | 30.37% |
| Two or more races | 5,904 | 21.95% |
| Other race | 3,528 | 13.12% |
| Native American | 304 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,918 | 3.33 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Non Family | 2,352 | 1.38 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Female | 2,094 | 3.99 | 28.5 | 71.5 |
| Married | 1,801 | 4.32 | 49 | 51 |
| Male | 671 | 5.46 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
4.03
Average Family Size
3.33
Average Household Size
37.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,526 | 15.99% |
| Associates Degree | 869 | 5.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 757 | 4.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 347 | 2.2% |
| High School Graduate | 7,025 | 44.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,337 | 14.8% |
| Some College | 1,932 | 12.23% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,774 | 3,139 | 194 |
| Black | 5,579 | 4,738 | 390 |
| White | 2,931 | 2,571 | 436 |
| 2+ Races | 2,709 | 1,587 | 145 |
| Other Race | 1,803 | 871 | 46 |
| Native American | 242 | 221 | 44 |
| Asian | 60 | 53 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 91.32%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,661 | $52,604 | $32,055 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $82,457 |
| High School Graduate | $21,896 | $18,333 | $29,580 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,870 | $28,260 | $24,279 |
| Overall | $26,290 | $23,149 | $30,782 |
| Some College | $34,386 | $24,840 | $40,924 |
$26,290
Average Earnings
$23,149
Average Male
$30,782
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.63% of Bridgeton city residents speak only English, while 48.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,142 | 3,829 | 29.14% |
| Black | 6,715 | 3,208 | 47.77% |
| Multiple | 5,809 | 1,244 | 21.42% |
| Other | 2,627 | 1,063 | 40.46% |
| White | 2,449 | 451 | 18.42% |
| Native | 289 | 132 | 45.67% |
| Asian | 68 | 5 | 7.35% |
32.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.59%
Male Poverty Rate
34.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridgeton city is Black, with 47.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridgeton city is Asian, with 7.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.16% |
| Some College | 18.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.34% |
| Female Employed | 16.6% |
| Male Employed | 13.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,635 | $58,922 |
| Households | $44,440 | $56,918 |
| Married Families | $68,225 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,650 | $42,725 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.5%
Male Marriage Rate
24.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
272
Number of Veterans
235
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 151 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| World War II | 18 |
| Korea | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 2.9% |
| Black | 68 | 1.05% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 0.39% |
| Other Race | 17 | 0.78% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Employment Rate
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
63.13%
Born in Bridgeton city
78.25%
Native Born
21.75%
Foreign Born
18.06%
Non Citizen
3.69%
Naturalized
78.25% of Bridgeton city residents were born in the United States, with 63.13% having been born in New Jersey. 18.06% 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 | 28,899 | 356 | 1.25% |
| 2028 | 28,543 | 356 | 1.26% |
| 2027 | 28,187 | 356 | 1.28% |
| 2026 | 27,831 | 356 | 1.3% |
| 2025 | 27,475 | 356 | 1.31% |
| 2024 | 27,119 | 356 | 1.33% |
| 2023 | 26,763 | 356 | 1.35% |
| 2022 | 26,407 | -306 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 26,713 | -447 | -1.65% |
| 2020 | 27,160 | 3,061 | 12.7% |
| 2019 | 24,099 | -195 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 24,294 | -148 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 24,442 | -381 | -1.53% |
| 2016 | 24,823 | -118 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 24,941 | -288 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 25,229 | 55 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 25,174 | -65 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 25,239 | -38 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 25,277 | -57 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 25,334 | 0 | 0% |