Bridgeton, NC Demographics

A map of Bridgeton's Population by Race

Bridgeton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 427, a large increase from the 349 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.8% White, 14.5% Hispanic, 7.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bridgeton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bridgeton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bridgeton, that probability was 39.5% in 2020 and 36.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bridgeton is ranked the 614th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bridgeton was ranked the 629th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bridgeton's White Population

332 residents of Bridgeton, or 77.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bridgeton is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Bridgeton ranks 325th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's White population has grown by an estimated 24.8%. White residents' share of Bridgeton's population has increased from 76.2% to 77.8%.

Bridgeton is more White than neighboring New Bern (50.7% White), and James City (75.4% White). Bridgeton is less White than neighboring Fairfield Harbour (84.1% White), Trent Woods (97.9% White), and Brices Creek (96% White).

Bridgeton's Black Population

33 residents of Bridgeton, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bridgeton is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Bridgeton ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.7%. Black residents' share of Bridgeton's population has decreased from 14.0% to 7.7%.

Bridgeton is more Black than neighboring Fairfield Harbour (3.3% Black), Trent Woods (0% Black), and Brices Creek (2.3% Black). Bridgeton is less Black than neighboring New Bern (29.3% Black), and James City (17.3% Black).

Bridgeton's Asian Population

0 residents of Bridgeton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bridgeton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Bridgeton ranks 627th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Bridgeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bridgeton is less Asian than neighboring New Bern (5.9% Asian), James City (0.5% Asian), Fairfield Harbour (0.5% Asian), and Brices Creek (0.9% Asian).

Bridgeton's Hispanic Population

62 residents of Bridgeton, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bridgeton is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Bridgeton ranks 488th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 287.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Bridgeton's population has increased from 4.6% to 14.5%.

Bridgeton is more Hispanic than neighboring New Bern (7% Hispanic), James City (3.3% Hispanic), Fairfield Harbour (7.4% Hispanic), Trent Woods (0.9% Hispanic), and Brices Creek (0.5% Hispanic).

Bridgeton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bridgeton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bridgeton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Bridgeton ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bridgeton's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Bridgeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Bern (2.8% Native American/Other), James City (0.1% Native American/Other), and Fairfield Harbour (1.8% Native American/Other).

Bridgeton's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Bridgeton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bridgeton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bridgeton ranks 244th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bridgeton's population has decreased from 4.3% to 0.0%.

Bridgeton is less Multiracial than neighboring New Bern (4.4% Multiracial), James City (3.3% Multiracial), Fairfield Harbour (2.8% Multiracial), Trent Woods (1.1% Multiracial), and Brices Creek (0.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.