Bridgeton, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 427, Bridgeton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bridgeton is a small community located in North Carolina, within Craven County. The total population is 427. It ranks as the 614th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bridgeton is 31.9 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, Bridgeton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bridgeton is $38,929. This is 46% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 52% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.9%. This is 168% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 13.0%. This is 176% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $165,500. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bridgeton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.5%. The Black or African American population (7.7%) is well below the state average of 20.0%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bridgeton, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.