Bridgeton is a town located in Craven County North Carolina. Bridgeton has a 2024 population of 360. Bridgeton is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually and its population has increased by 3.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 347 in 2020.
The average household income in Bridgeton is $61,362 with a poverty rate of 50.45%. The median age in Bridgeton is 30.7 years: 37.4 years for males, and 29.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridgeton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 450 | 80.21% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 10.87% |
| Other race | 50 | 8.91% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 206 | 2.72 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Non Family | 84 | 1.25 | 94 | 6 |
| Married | 66 | 4.41 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Female | 56 | 2.95 | 19.6 | 80.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.7
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
58.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 3.4% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 13.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 89 | 27.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 7.72% |
| High School Graduate | 85 | 26.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 5.56% |
| Some College | 53 | 16.36% |
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 | 217 | 206 | 80 |
| Hispanic | 82 | 64 | 34 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 41.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,179 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,917 | $0 | $25,682 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,500 | $58,636 | $26,364 |
| Some College | $0 | $71,563 | $0 |
$47,500
Average Earnings
$58,636
Average Male
$26,364
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.91% of Bridgeton residents speak only English, while 38.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 218 | 200 | 91.74% |
| Black | 61 | 61 | 100% |
| Other | 50 | 50 | 100% |
| White | 282 | 22 | 7.8% |
50.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
49.22%
Male Poverty Rate
51.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridgeton is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridgeton is White, with 7.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 50.59% |
| Some College | 35.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 29.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 28.09% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $33,077 | $70,097 |
| Households | $35,833 | $61,362 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,024 | $48,674 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
28
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 9.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
44.9%
Employment Rate
12.6%
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
57.04%
Born in Bridgeton
88.24%
Native Born
11.76%
Foreign Born
11.76%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
88.24% of Bridgeton residents were born in the United States, with 57.04% having been born in North Carolina. 11.76% 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 | 376 | 3 | 0.8% |
| 2028 | 373 | 3 | 0.81% |
| 2027 | 370 | 4 | 1.09% |
| 2026 | 366 | 3 | 0.83% |
| 2025 | 363 | 3 | 0.83% |
| 2024 | 360 | 3 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 357 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 356 | 7 | 2.01% |
| 2021 | 349 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 347 | -99 | -22.2% |
| 2019 | 446 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 448 | -3 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 451 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 451 | -4 | -0.88% |
| 2015 | 455 | -9 | -1.94% |
| 2014 | 464 | -3 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 467 | -9 | -1.89% |
| 2012 | 476 | 2 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 474 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 474 | 0 | 0% |