Bridgeton, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Bridgeton, New Jersey Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
24,264
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
33.8%
Median Home
$107,500
Median Income
$38,319
Median Rent
$1,127
Bridgeton SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
3
Commute
6
Bridgeton, NJ Crime Report
971
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,040.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
72.23%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bridgeton / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 971 | 4,040.4 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 234 | 973.7 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 8.3 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 82 | 341.2 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 139 | 578.4 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 737 | 3,066.7 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 158 | 657.5 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 534 | 2,222.0 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 45 | 187.3 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Bridgeton, NJ Cost Of Living
92
Bridgeton's Overall Cost Of Living
Bridgeton's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bridgeton | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 74 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
Bridgeton, NJ Photos
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Rankings for Bridgeton in New Jersey
Map Of Bridgeton, NJ
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Population over time in Bridgeton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,264 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 24,841 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 24,948 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 25,209 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 25,201 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 25,252 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 25,271 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 25,252 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 25,146 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 25,042 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bridgeton
| Race | Bridgeton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13.7% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 34.1% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 49.6% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Bridgeton
| Gender | Bridgeton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 54.4% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bridgeton for adults over 25
| Education | Bridgeton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 17.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 18.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Bridgeton, New Jersey
| Income | Bridgeton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.8% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.9% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.8% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.5% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.5% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.5% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
