Demographics & People — Bridgeton, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,836 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~27,400 |
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| Median Age | 29.2 |
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| Total Households | 7,097 |
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| Family Households | 4,926 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.32 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.6127 (highly diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,844 |
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| Black or African American | 8,356 |
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| Asian | 41 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 15,290 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 19,836 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 14,169 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 9,074 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,166 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 3,139 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,148 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 941 |
| Italian | 723 |
| German | 656 |
| Irish | 559 |
Language
| English Only | 11,801 |
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| Spanish | 12,791 |
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| Population 5+ | 24,800 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 272 |
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| Population 18+ | 18,178 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bridgeton, New Jersey.
