Population 434 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Bridgton
Household size in West Bridgton
| Period | West Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in West Bridgton has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Maine overall, where it has 2.30 people. Household size has climbed from 2.22 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 West Bridgton
| Period | West Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.4 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.1 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.1 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
West Bridgton skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 West Bridgton
| Period | West Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in West Bridgton as they are nationally: 12.4%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Maine as a whole (8.8%).
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 West Bridgton
Renters in West Bridgton
| Period | West Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
West Bridgton is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 48.0% have no mortgage at all, 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 West Bridgton
| Period | West Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.1% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.7% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 58.2% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.5% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 53.5% of the housing in West Bridgton, 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 West Bridgton
| Period | West Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in West Bridgton are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Maine as a whole, where the median home dates to 1975.
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 West Bridgton
| Period | West Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $774 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $673 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $851 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,312 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$538 | +$464 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Bridgton costs $1,312 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Maine as a whole ($1,230). Rent takes 27.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 West Bridgton
Bachelor's degrees in West Bridgton
| Period | West Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.6% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in West Bridgton than nationally: 31.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 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 West Bridgton
| Period | West Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in West Bridgton: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 West Bridgton
| Period | West Bridgton | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in West Bridgton has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgton | 2.42 | 53.1 | 12.4% | 14.0% | 53.5% | 1981 | $1,312 | 31.6% | 96.6% | 2.6% |
| Fryeburg Center | 2.26 | 54.0 | 2.5% | 17.4% | 29.3% | 1979 | $1,018 | 28.8% | 94.2% | 1.3% |
| East Denmark | 2.52 | 47.2 | 6.8% | 9.4% | 36.3% | 1989 | $1,413 | 36.6% | 95.7% | 2.6% |
| Bridgton | 2.42 | 48.1 | 13.1% | 17.3% | 42.4% | 1985 | $1,246 | 38.4% | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| North Bridgton | 2.52 | 49.5 | 23.4% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 1984 | $1,281 | 48.6% | 98.0% | 2.8% |
| Fryeburg | 2.26 | 53.1 | 12.3% | 17.3% | 26.5% | 1973 | $930 | 22.8% | 92.5% | 3.6% |
| Lovell | 2.44 | 49.7 | 7.2% | 10.5% | 52.9% | 1983 | $1,472 | 36.0% | 95.2% | 4.9% |
| Denmark | 2.22 | 52.2 | 5.7% | 8.2% | 49.9% | 1980 | $1,389 | 29.6% | 96.9% | 2.3% |
| North Fryeburg | 2.26 | 54.2 | 2.9% | 16.3% | 30.8% | 1980 | $1,023 | 28.9% | 94.4% | 1.5% |
| Sandy Creek | 2.07 | 47.3 | 6.3% | 22.5% | 30.3% | 1990 | $1,320 | 24.2% | 90.7% | 9.0% |
| North Waterford | 2.55 | 48.5 | 6.6% | 5.0% | 42.3% | 1983 | $1,453 | 33.6% | 93.2% | 4.1% |
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 West 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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