City safety & data profile

BridgetonNJ

Bridgeton, NJ is a 25K-resident city in Cumberland County with a median household income of $55,781.

Cumberland County, New Jersey. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bridgeton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bridgeton has a population larger than 56% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $145,500.

Data updated 2026-07-20

25K
Population
Top 44%
By size
$55,781
Median income
$145,500
Median home
27.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Bridgeton

Bridgeton posts a median household income higher than 16% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 84%
by median income, US cities

Where Bridgeton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$55,781 Bottom 16% higher than 16% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NJ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bridgeton, NJ beyond the headline numbers

Bridgeton sits inside Cumberland County, New Jersey, at roughly 39.43°N, -75.23°W. Population 25,031, $55,781 median household income. Median home value $145,500, median rent $1,340. Poverty rate 27.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bridgeton's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 49%, then obesity at 47.4%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bridgeton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
25,031
Bridgeton
Median Income
$55,781
-18% vs avg
Median Home Value
$145,500
-36% vs avg
Median Age
29.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cumberland County) - Bridgeton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
153K-3%
Median Income
$67,436+33%
Median Home Value
$221,400+31%
Poverty Rate
15.6%-11%
Unemployment
6.8%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bridgeton, NJ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,340/mo
Poverty Rate
27.2% +92% vs avg
Unemployment 5.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 7.4%
Work From Home 4.4%
Public Transit 1.6%

Population

White 15.6%
African American 25.1%
Asian 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
49%
Obesity
47.4%
Physical Inactivity
43.5%
High Blood Pressure
38%
Lack of Health Insurance
34.6%
Current Smoking
23.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
21%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.8%
Binge Drinking
15.1%
Diabetes
15%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 40%
Annual Checkup 71.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.3%
Stroke
4.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Bridgeton, NJ? ▼
Bridgeton, NJ has a population of 25,031 people, located in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
What is the median household income in Bridgeton? ▼
The median household income in Bridgeton, NJ is $55,781 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 27.2%.
What is the median home value in Bridgeton? ▼
The median home value in Bridgeton, NJ is $145,500. Median rent is $1,340/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bridgeton? ▼
The top health indicators in Bridgeton include Short Sleep Duration (49%), Obesity (47.4%), Physical Inactivity (43.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Bridgeton? ▼
The median age in Bridgeton, NJ is 29.2 years. 7.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bridgeton, NJ is located in Cumberland County, New Jersey. With a population of 25K and a $55,781 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the Bridgeton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Bridgeton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Cumberland County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.