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Bridgeton, NJ

Founded 1686Cumberland CountyElev. 9 m
Population
26,836
Median home
$134,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Bridgeton

Bridgeton is a city in New Jersey with about 26,836 residents. Bridgeton was founded in 1686 and sits in Cumberland County. The median age is 28.9 and the median household income is $46,124. Homes carry a median value of $134,400, and about 35% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (57%). Around 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
26,836
Median age
28.9
Median household income
$46,124
Per-capita income
$17,488
Poverty rate
31.7%
High-school grad or higher
65.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
Unemployment
6%
Avg. commute
28.2 min
Work from home
3.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White10%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Black30.3%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving34.5%
Service28.6%
Management, business, science & arts14%
Sales & office12.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.2%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$134,400
Median gross rent
$1,367/mo
Owner-occupied
35%
Median year built
1957
Households
7,097
Avg. household size
3.32

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Bridgeton has 14 public schools — 10 elementary, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 9 schools
Reading29%
Math26%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bridgeton High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Cumberland Regional High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Bridgeton Public Charter SchoolElementarycharter
Broad Street SchoolElementary
Buckshutem Road SchoolElementary
Cherry Street SchoolElementary
Fairfield Township SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Hopewell CrestElementaryGrades -1–8
Indian Ave SchoolElementary
Quarter Mile Lane SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Stow Creek Township SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
West Avenue SchoolElementary
Cumberland CampusOtherGrades -1–12
Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood CenterGrades -1–-1

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime141% above national
Bridgeton929
New Jersey228
United States386
↑ 1% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime95% above national
Bridgeton3,805
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↑ 9% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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 · Cumberland County
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Bridgeton is in Cumberland County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bridgeton was founded in 1686 and sits in Cumberland County. Elevation ~9 m.

Map of Bridgeton
Bridgeton, NJ
Where Bridgeton is
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Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Deerfield Pike Tollgate HouseOld Broad Street Presbyterian Church and CemeteryGiles, Gen. James, HousePotter's TavernSeeley, Samuel W., HouseBuck, Jeremiah, HouseSPINDRIFT SAILING YACHT
Notable people from Bridgeton
Lester Russell BrownFrank LoBiondoWilliam RuschenbergerElias Petty SeeleyShana WilliamsLucius ElmerRyquell ArmsteadNewton BatemanJames G. HamptonDouglas H. Fisher
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Nearby cities
Millville (10 mi)Vineland (13 mi)Glassboro (20 mi)Lindenwold (30 mi)Camden (36 mi)Atlantic (42 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Bridgeton, NJ (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Bridgeton, New Jersey.

Angel L Rodriguez, 36
Bridgeton · 08302
Joe Samuel Smith, 66
Bridgeton · Chowan County · 08302
Nadir J Muslim, 62
Bridgeton · 08302
AKA Zain Abdullah, James J Mason
Anthony Williams, 43
Bridgeton · 08302
AKA Marcus Allen, Dwight A Wiliams
Jose Gonzalez, 61
Bridgeton · 08302
AKA Jose Gonzalezbeltran
Jose J Lopez, 54
Bridgeton · 08302
AKA Lopez Jose, Jose Lopez
William J Miller, 37
Bridgeton · 08302
AKA William J Miller
John P Wright, 46
Bridgeton · 08302
AKA John P 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

Bridgeton — frequently asked

What is the population of Bridgeton, New Jersey?
Bridgeton has a population of about 26,836, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bridgeton?
The median home value in Bridgeton is $134,400, and the median gross rent is $1,367/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bridgeton safe? What is the crime rate?
Bridgeton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 929 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bridgeton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cumberland County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Bridgeton?
Bridgeton has 14 public schools (10 elementary, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bridgeton?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Bridgeton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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