Population 44,342 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bridgeton
Household size in Bridgeton
| Period | Bridgeton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.05 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.23 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.06 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.09 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Bridgeton are large by national standards, averaging 3.09 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 3.05, even as the national average fell. Only 31 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bridgeton
| Period | Bridgeton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.1 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.8 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Bridgeton is young: half of its residents are under 32.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 35.0, even as the national median rose. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only three are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bridgeton
| Period | Bridgeton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Bridgeton: 21.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 15 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bridgeton
Renters in Bridgeton
| Period | Bridgeton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.8% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Bridgeton rent their homes (43.6%), above the national share of 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (47.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bridgeton
| Period | Bridgeton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Bridgeton than nationally: 7.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across New Jersey. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bridgeton
| Period | Bridgeton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Bridgeton is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bridgeton
| Period | Bridgeton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $903 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,018 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,113 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,317 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$414 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bridgeton costs $1,317 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $414 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bridgeton
Bachelor's degrees in Bridgeton
| Period | Bridgeton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bridgeton: 13.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only three of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bridgeton
| Period | Bridgeton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.9% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.3% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.8% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.7% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Bridgeton never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.8 points, as it has nationally. Only ten of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bridgeton
| Period | Bridgeton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bridgeton is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 10.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bridgeton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton | 3.09 | 32.1 | 21.6% | 43.6% | 7.7% | 1964 | $1,317 | 13.1% | 75.7% | 6.0% |
| Brotmanville | 3.39 | 50.8 | 5.8% | 3.1% | 27.0% | 1976 | $964 | 14.6% | 92.7% | 9.7% |
| Gouldtown | 3.12 | 34.1 | 17.6% | 10.5% | 7.6% | 1976 | $1,471 | 11.6% | 85.1% | 5.6% |
| Shiloh | 3.02 | 41.7 | 4.8% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 1969 | $1,305 | 29.3% | 90.9% | 4.8% |
| Fairton | 2.74 | 39.4 | 16.1% | 13.7% | 6.4% | 1970 | $1,359 | 5.1% | 78.5% | 6.7% |
| Roadstown | 2.62 | 45.9 | 8.9% | 8.7% | 14.9% | 1973 | $1,292 | 29.9% | 93.0% | 7.7% |
| Cohansey | 2.82 | 44.1 | 4.9% | 10.7% | 4.4% | 1973 | $1,192 | 32.1% | 92.8% | 5.4% |
| Greenwich | 2.55 | 49.0 | 6.9% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 1958 | $1,061 | 34.0% | 95.5% | 5.8% |
| Rosenhayn | 3.04 | 42.3 | 13.8% | 13.7% | 4.8% | 1973 | $1,563 | 22.9% | 78.8% | 7.3% |
| Deerfield Street | 3.08 | 53.4 | 8.5% | 0.0% | 46.2% | 1972 | $1,121 | 17.2% | 82.3% | 2.3% |
| Sea Breeze | 2.56 | 32.5 | 25.2% | 25.2% | 16.2% | 1956 | $1,577 | 12.4% | 82.9% | 10.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bridgeton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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