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Crime in Bridgeton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bridgeton. Key points include:
There were 1,179 total crimes in Bridgeton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bridgeton is 4,426.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bridgeton is 919.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bridgeton is 3,506.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bridgeton is 108.88% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Bridgeton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bridgeton / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,179 | 4,426.7 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 245 | 919.9 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 6 | 22.5 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 94 | 352.9 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 133 | 499.4 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 934 | 3,506.8 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 80 | 300.4 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 805 | 3,022.5 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 49 | 184.0 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Bridgeton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bridgeton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bridgeton is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bridgeton is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bridgeton is $253,951.
The median income in Bridgeton is $55,781.
Bridgeton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bridgeton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bridgeton | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 79 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bridgeton, NJ Weather
The average high in Bridgeton is 65.1° and the average low is 45.1°.
There are 76.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.7 inches of precipitation each year with 13.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bridgeton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bridgeton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bridgeton
The current population in Bridgeton is 27,001. The population has increased 7.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,001 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 26,836 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 26,895 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 26,643 | 9.8% |
| 2020 | 24,264 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 24,540 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 24,841 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 24,948 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 25,209 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 25,201 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 25,252 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 25,271 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 25,252 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 25,146 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 25,042 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bridgeton
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Bridgeton is:
11.8% White with 3,189 White residents.
25.1% African American with 6,774 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 65 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 50 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 268 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 636 Two Or More residents.
59.3% Hispanic with 16,019 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bridgeton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11.8% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 25.1% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 59.3% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bridgeton
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Bridgeton is 46.5% female with 12,568 female residents.
Bridgeton is 53.5% male with 14,433 male residents.
| Gender | Bridgeton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.5% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bridgeton for adults over 25
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19.0% of adults in Bridgeton completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Bridgeton completed 9-12th grade.
45.0% of adults in Bridgeton completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Bridgeton completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Bridgeton completed associate's degree.
5.0% of adults in Bridgeton completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Bridgeton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Bridgeton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Bridgeton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bridgeton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 19.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 45.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bridgeton, New Jersey
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5.4% of households in Bridgeton earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Bridgeton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.3% of households in Bridgeton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.7% of households in Bridgeton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.8% of households in Bridgeton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.3% of households in Bridgeton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Bridgeton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.6% of households in Bridgeton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.4% of households in Bridgeton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.7% of households in Bridgeton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bridgeton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.3% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.7% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.3% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.6% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.7% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
