Bridgeton, NJ Demographics

A map of Bridgeton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	16,019	16,369	59.3%	60.0%
Black	6,774	6,816	25.1%	25.0%
White	3,189	3,163	11.8%	11.6%
Multiracial	636	573	2.4%	2.1%
Native American/Other	333	226	1.2%	0.8%
Asian	50	116	0.2%	0.4%

Bridgeton, New Jersey has an estimated population of 27,001, a less than 1% change from the 27,263 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.3% Hispanic, 25.1% Black, 11.8% White, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey 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 56.3% in 2020 and 57.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bridgeton is ranked the 37th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bridgeton's White Population

3,189 residents of Bridgeton, or 11.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bridgeton is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Bridgeton ranks 684th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Bridgeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.8%.

Bridgeton is more White than neighboring Gouldtown (11.1% White). Bridgeton is less White than neighboring Sunset Lake (32.4% White), Laurel Heights (83.1% White), Lakeside-Beebe Run (71.6% White), and West Park (64.2% White).

Bridgeton's Black Population

6,774 residents of Bridgeton, or 25.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bridgeton is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Bridgeton ranks 44th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Bridgeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 25.1%.

Bridgeton is more Black than neighboring Sunset Lake (16.8% Black), Laurel Heights (1.1% Black), Lakeside-Beebe Run (6.8% Black), and West Park (4.1% Black). Bridgeton is less Black than neighboring Gouldtown (60.5% Black).

Bridgeton's Asian Population

50 residents of Bridgeton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bridgeton is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Bridgeton ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 56.9%. Asian residents' share of Bridgeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Bridgeton is more Asian than neighboring Lakeside-Beebe Run (0% Asian), and West Park (0.1% Asian). Bridgeton is less Asian than neighboring Sunset Lake (22.9% Asian), Laurel Heights (12.7% Asian), and Gouldtown (0.5% Asian).

Bridgeton's Hispanic Population

16,019 residents of Bridgeton, or 59.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bridgeton is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Bridgeton ranks 13th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Bridgeton's population has decreased from 60.0% to 59.3%.

Bridgeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Sunset Lake (27.7% Hispanic), Laurel Heights (3.2% Hispanic), Lakeside-Beebe Run (0% Hispanic), West Park (14.2% Hispanic), and Gouldtown (16.2% Hispanic).

Bridgeton's Native American/Other Population

333 residents of Bridgeton, or 1.2% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Bridgeton ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 47.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bridgeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Bridgeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunset Lake (0% Native American/Other), Laurel Heights (0% Native American/Other), and Lakeside-Beebe Run (0% Native American/Other). Bridgeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Park (6% Native American/Other), and Gouldtown (3.9% Native American/Other).

Bridgeton's Multiracial Population

636 residents of Bridgeton, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bridgeton is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Bridgeton ranks 590th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bridgeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Bridgeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Sunset Lake (0.2% Multiracial), and Laurel Heights (0% Multiracial). Bridgeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeside-Beebe Run (21.6% Multiracial), West Park (11.4% Multiracial), and Gouldtown (7.8% 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.