Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bridgeton, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,001

Median Agei

29.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

59.3%16,019

Black

25.1%6,774

White

11.8%3,189

Two or More

2.4%636

Other

1%268

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%65

Asian

0.2%50

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.6%1,188

High School Diploma

37.3%5,808

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%712

Some College (1+ yr)

7.7%1,201

Associate's Degree

5.1%789

Bachelor's Degree

5.2%809

Master's Degree

1.6%246

Professional Degree

0.4%62

Doctorate

0.2%32

HS or Higher

69.7%

BA or Higher

7.4%

Graduate+

2.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$145,500

Median Renti

$1,340

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

36.4%2,722

Renter-Occupied

63.6%4,759

Total Units

7,982

Homeownership

36.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%129

$50K–$100K

24.6%670

$100K–$150K

22.9%622

$150K–$200K

24%653

$200K–$300K

11.8%321

$300K–$500K

6.5%176

$500K–$1M

5.4%146

$1M+

0.2%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

421

$500–$750

445

$750–$1,000

486

$1,000–$1,250

705

$1,250–$1,500

783

$1,500–$2,000

1,163

$2,000+

675

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%51

2010–2019

3.2%258

2000–2009

6.6%525

1990–1999

4.4%355

1980–1989

7.1%566

1970–1979

13.3%1,061

1960–1969

7.2%578

1950–1959

18.2%1,449

1940–1949

10.4%827

1939 or earlier

29%2,312

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.7%4,541

Fuel Oil

22.6%1,694

Electricity

13.1%979

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%166

Other

0.6%44

Wood

0.5%35

No Fuel

0.3%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,781

Mean Household Incomei

$67,284

Per Capita Incomei

$19,539

Poverty Ratei

23.9%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

10,837

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%402

$10K–$15K

4.8%357

$15K–$20K

5%377

$20K–$25K

6.3%471

$25K–$30K

7.6%568

$30K–$35K

5.1%381

$35K–$40K

4.2%315

$40K–$45K

2.8%211

$45K–$50K

3.7%279

$50K–$60K

9.3%697

$60K–$75K

12%899

$75K–$100K

11.1%827

$100K–$125K

11%823

$125K–$150K

5.6%416

$150K–$200K

4.4%330

$200K+

1.7%128

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,130

Residentsi

2,232

Avg. Tenant Renti

$404/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing448 homes86% occupied$481/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8402 homes92% occupied$319/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,781/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

76.1%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

16.3%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

2.6%

Who Receives This Housing

76.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

85.7% of subsidized households are minority

18.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6,93525.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

5,287

Guatemala

440

United Kingdom

Philippines

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,902

Avg. Commutei

29.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,211

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

349(1.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

75.7%Insured

24.3%Uninsured