Population 256 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Bridgton
Household size in South Bridgton
| Period | South Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.08 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in South Bridgton run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Maine as a whole, where it has 2.30 people.
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 South Bridgton
| Period | South Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.7 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
South Bridgton skews older than the country: its median age is 42.9, against 40.1 nationally. Even so, the population here is younger than in Maine overall, where the median age is 45.0.
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 South Bridgton
| Period | South Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in South Bridgton (10.9%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Maine overall (8.8%). The single-parent share has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 South Bridgton
Renters in South Bridgton
| Period | South Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
South Bridgton is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (52.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 South Bridgton
| Period | South Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.5% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 40.4% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.4% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in South Bridgton: 30.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 South Bridgton
| Period | South Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +6 | +6 |
South Bridgton has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally.
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 South Bridgton
| Period | South Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,104 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $924 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $996 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,609 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$505 | +$464 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Bridgton costs $1,609 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in Maine overall ($1,230). Rent takes 35.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 South Bridgton
Bachelor's degrees in South Bridgton
| Period | South Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.4% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Bridgton: 22.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 South Bridgton
| Period | South Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Bridgton is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in Maine as a whole (94.8%).
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 South Bridgton
| Period | South Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in South Bridgton: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
South Bridgton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bridgton | 2.43 | 42.9 | 10.9% | 18.6% | 30.4% | 1991 | $1,609 | 22.0% | 91.6% | 7.5% |
| East Denmark | 2.52 | 47.2 | 6.8% | 9.4% | 36.3% | 1989 | $1,413 | 36.6% | 95.7% | 2.6% |
| Sandy Creek | 2.07 | 47.3 | 6.3% | 22.5% | 30.3% | 1990 | $1,320 | 24.2% | 90.7% | 9.0% |
| Naples | 2.11 | 46.4 | 9.3% | 12.7% | 37.5% | 1989 | $2,000 | 38.7% | 97.6% | 1.1% |
| Denmark | 2.22 | 52.2 | 5.7% | 8.2% | 49.9% | 1980 | $1,389 | 29.6% | 96.9% | 2.3% |
| Bridgton | 2.42 | 48.1 | 13.1% | 17.3% | 42.4% | 1985 | $1,246 | 38.4% | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| North Sebago | 2.34 | 42.5 | 10.6% | 10.6% | 49.2% | 1973 | $1,733 | 20.2% | 88.3% | 10.5% |
| Sebago | 2.40 | 42.4 | 11.3% | 10.4% | 45.7% | 1976 | $1,616 | 25.8% | 89.4% | 6.9% |
| Scribners Mill | 2.01 | 55.7 | 6.2% | 10.4% | 30.2% | 1983 | $1,072 | 32.3% | 94.6% | 4.6% |
| Pike Corner | 1.80 | 54.9 | 2.8% | 14.1% | 22.1% | 1982 | $1,879 | 36.1% | 98.4% | 0.2% |
| South Casco | 2.35 | 43.1 | 9.7% | 15.5% | 64.1% | 1988 | $1,335 | 39.8% | 87.8% | 0.6% |
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 South Bridgton. 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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