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 $57,724 with a poverty rate of 31.7%. The median age in Bridgeton city is 28.9 years: 30.4 years for males, and 27.7 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 | 8,356 | 31.14% |
| Two or more races | 7,662 | 28.55% |
| White | 5,844 | 21.78% |
| Other race | 4,411 | 16.44% |
| Native American | 522 | 1.95% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,097 | 3.32 | 35 | 65 |
| Non Family | 2,171 | 1.38 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Female | 2,031 | 3.85 | 27.7 | 72.3 |
| Married | 1,995 | 4.28 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 900 | 4.71 | 21.2 | 78.8 |
3.93
Average Family Size
3.32
Average Household Size
35.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,444 | 16% |
| Associates Degree | 687 | 4.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 603 | 3.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 289 | 1.89% |
| High School Graduate | 6,807 | 44.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,778 | 18.19% |
| Some College | 1,663 | 10.89% |
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 | 7,223 | 3,116 | 295 |
| Black | 5,293 | 4,435 | 288 |
| 2+ Races | 3,510 | 1,972 | 198 |
| White | 2,297 | 2,066 | 254 |
| Other Race | 2,051 | 808 | 103 |
| Native American | 372 | 260 | 11 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,294 | $29,417 | $36,601 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,375 | $0 | $95,793 |
| High School Graduate | $23,761 | $22,015 | $29,402 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,105 | $33,581 | $27,674 |
| Overall | $29,218 | $25,228 | $31,759 |
| Some College | $35,069 | $30,769 | $41,346 |
$29,218
Average Earnings
$25,228
Average Male
$31,759
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.58% of Bridgeton city residents speak only English, while 52.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 51.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,498 | 3,848 | 26.54% |
| Black | 6,446 | 3,165 | 49.1% |
| Multiple | 7,588 | 1,395 | 18.38% |
| Other | 3,627 | 1,249 | 34.44% |
| White | 1,984 | 332 | 16.73% |
| Native | 512 | 176 | 34.38% |
31.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.91%
Male Poverty Rate
33.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridgeton city is Black, with 49.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridgeton city is White, with 16.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.61% |
| Some College | 9.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 67.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.38% |
| Male Employed | 14.6% |
| Female Employed | 14.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,911 | $58,963 |
| Households | $46,124 | $57,724 |
| Married Families | $74,648 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,301 | $43,140 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.6%
Male Marriage Rate
25.2%
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
175
Number of Veterans
142
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 116 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 2.93% |
| Black | 22 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 12 | 2.94% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 0.26% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
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
62.53%
Born in Bridgeton city
74.47%
Native Born
25.53%
Foreign Born
21.33%
Non Citizen
4.19%
Naturalized
74.47% of Bridgeton city residents were born in the United States, with 62.53% having been born in New Jersey. 21.33% 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% |