Homefactsby IDLookupNew search

Neighborhood report

Bridgeville, DE

Sussex CountyElev. 12 m
Population
2,661
Median home
$397,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Bridgeville

Bridgeville is a city in Delaware with about 2,661 residents. Bridgeville sits in Sussex County. The median age is 63.2 and the median household income is $69,631. Homes carry a median value of $397,400, and about 73% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (60.8%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Look up anyone in Bridgeville, DE
Search Bridgeville residents by name — addresses, phone numbers, relatives, criminal & public records.
Search people →

Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,661
Median age
63.2
Median household income
$69,631
Per-capita income
$49,313
Poverty rate
12.9%
High-school grad or higher
87.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
Unemployment
7.5%
Avg. commute
25.7 min
Work from home
14.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White60.8%
Hispanic or Latino14.2%
Black22.7%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.9%
Production, transportation & material moving26.4%
Service19.8%
Sales & office19%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$397,400
Median gross rent
$942/mo
Owner-occupied
73.1%
Median year built
2005
Households
1,247
Avg. household size
2.13

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Bridgeville has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading32%
Math12%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Woodbridge Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Phillis Wheatley Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5
SCOPE - NorthGrades 15–15

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime27% above national
Bridgeville492
Delaware399
United States386
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime26% below national
Bridgeville1,441
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↓ 55% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bridgeville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bridgeville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Sussex County
Coastal floodingVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Bridgeville is in Sussex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bridgeville sits in Sussex County. Elevation ~12 m.

Map of Bridgeville
Bridgeville, DE
Where Bridgeville is
WilmingtonDoverNewarkMiddletownMilfordSmyrnaBridgeville
Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Eratt HouseScott's StoreTrinity Methodist Episcopal ChurchSudler HouseRicards House-Linden HallBridgeville Public LibraryOld Bridgeville Fire House
Notable people from Bridgeville
Trusten PolkWilliam CannonCharles Polk Jr.Edward Willis RedfieldPeter F. CauseyWilliam F. AllenThurman Adams, Jr.
People searches in Bridgeville
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Seaford (5 mi)Blades (6 mi)Greenwood (6 mi)Laurel (11 mi)Ellendale (11 mi)Georgetown (12 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Bridgeville, DE (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Bridgeville, Delaware.

Michael Martin, 60
Bridgeville · Sussex County · 19933
AKA Michael P Martin, Michael Patrick Martin
Ronald Wright, 63
Bridgeville · Sussex County · 19933
AKA John Ron, John Wright

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Bridgeville — frequently asked

What is the population of Bridgeville, Delaware?
Bridgeville has a population of about 2,661, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bridgeville?
The median home value in Bridgeville is $397,400, and the median gross rent is $942/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bridgeville safe? What is the crime rate?
Bridgeville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 492 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bridgeville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sussex County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Bridgeville?
Bridgeville has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bridgeville?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Bridgeville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
Look up a person in Bridgeville →