Bridgton, ME

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Bridgton Overview

1,514
TOTAL POPULATION
800
MALE POPULATION
714
FEMALE POPULATION
112.04
MALES / 100 FEMALES
89.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,952
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,357
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,475
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
67.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
32.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
642
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bridgton Zip Codes

Bridgton Area Codes

Race in Bridgton

The most populous races in Bridgton are White / Caucasian (1,389 | 91.7%), Two or more Races (105 | 6.9%), and Black / African American (14 | 0.9%).
Race in Bridgton
Race# Population% Population
Asian60.4%
Black / African American140.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino60.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,38991.7%
Two or more Races1056.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,514100.0%

Ancestry in Bridgton

The most populous ancestries reported in Bridgton are English (274 | 18.1%), Irish (205 | 13.5%), German (129 | 8.5%), French (119 | 7.9%), and American (112 | 7.4%), together accounting for 55.4% of all Bridgton residents.
Ancestry in Bridgton
Ancestry# Population% Population
African251.7%
American1127.4%
Burmese60.4%
Canadian120.8%
Cherokee251.7%
Chippewa60.4%
Eastern European120.8%
English27418.1%
European10.1%
French1197.9%
French Canadian463.0%
German1298.5%
Hungarian1056.9%
Irish20513.5%
Italian765.0%
Lithuanian20.1%
Mexican60.4%
Norwegian10.1%
Polish110.7%
Portuguese140.9%
Russian20.1%
Scotch-Irish442.9%
Scottish1117.3%
Subsaharan African302.0%
Swedish40.3%
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Immigrants in Bridgton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bridgton came from Africa (5 | 0.3%), Middle Africa (4 | 0.3%), Zaire (4 | 0.3%), and Eastern Africa (1 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.9% of all Bridgton residents.
Immigrants in Bridgton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa50.3%
Eastern Africa10.1%
Middle Africa40.3%
Zaire40.3%
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Sex and Age in Bridgton

Sex and Age in Bridgton

The most populous age groups in Bridgton are 15 to 19 Years (211 | 26.4%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (151 | 21.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bridgton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)12 (1.7%)
10 to 14 Years43 (5.4%)33 (4.6%)
15 to 19 Years211 (26.4%)56 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Years65 (8.1%)52 (7.3%)
25 to 29 Years44 (5.5%)33 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years16 (2.0%)21 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Years33 (4.1%)11 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Years31 (3.9%)32 (4.5%)
45 to 49 Years63 (7.9%)38 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years54 (6.8%)96 (13.5%)
55 to 59 Years64 (8.0%)30 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years15 (1.9%)69 (9.7%)
65 to 69 Years33 (4.1%)49 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years15 (1.9%)151 (21.1%)
75 to 79 Years38 (4.8%)2 (0.3%)
80 to 84 Years28 (3.5%)29 (4.1%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total800 (100.0%)714 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bridgton

Median Family Size in Bridgton

The median family size in Bridgton is 2.71 persons per family, with single female/mother families (109 | 29.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (213 | 57.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.44 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bridgton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple213 (57.6%)2.44
Single Male/Father48 (13.0%)2.98
Single Female/Mother109 (29.5%)3.13
Total Families370 (100.0%)2.71

Median Household Size in Bridgton

The median household size in Bridgton is 2.27 persons per household, with single male/father households (48 | 7.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.02 persons per household. non-family households (246 | 39.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bridgton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple213 (34.6%)2.44
Single Male/Father48 (7.8%)4.02
Single Female/Mother109 (17.7%)3.43
Non-family246 (39.9%)1.26
Total Households616 (100.0%)2.27

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bridgton

Out of a total of 616 households in Bridgton, 370 (60.1%) are family households, while 246 (39.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 202, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 196.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bridgton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-196 (31.8%)
2-Person Households202 (32.8%)40 (6.5%)
3-Person Households75 (12.2%)10 (1.6%)
4-Person Households51 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households42 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (60.1%)246 (39.9%)

Female Fertility in Bridgton

Fertility by Age in Bridgton

Average fertility rate in Bridgton is 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 198.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bridgton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years21 (100.0%)198.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)76.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bridgton

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bridgton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Bridgton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bridgton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree21 (100.0%)389.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)76.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bridgton

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bridgton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Bridgton

Income Overview in Bridgton

Per Capita Income in Bridgton is $26,952, while median incomes of families and households are $66,357 and $56,475 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,514$26,952
Median Family Income370$66,357
Mean Family Income370$70,886
Median Household Income616$56,475
Mean Household Income616$63,212
Income Deficit370$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,51467.84%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,51432.16¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,5140.34

Earnings by Sex in Bridgton

Average Earnings in Bridgton are $27,014, $13,750 for men and $42,757 for women, a difference of 67.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Bridgton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male501 (61.6%)$13,750
Female313 (38.5%)$42,757
Total814 (100.0%)$27,014

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bridgton

The most common earnings brackets in Bridgton are $2,499 or less for men (59 | 11.8%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (75 | 24.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bridgton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less59 (11.8%)21 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99956 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49941 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99953 (10.6%)46 (14.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49914 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99955 (11.0%)18 (5.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9994 (0.8%)11 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99936 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99953 (10.6%)41 (13.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)16 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99916 (3.2%)34 (10.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)75 (24.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)24 (7.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99941 (8.2%)13 (4.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99915 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (4.2%)14 (4.5%)
$100,000+37 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total501 (100.0%)313 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bridgton

Average earnings in Bridgton are $32,273 for men and $44,743 for women, a difference of 27.9%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,646, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $25,451. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,190, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $44,500.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bridgton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$73,646$0
College or Associate's Degree$25,451$44,500
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$32,273$44,743

Family Income in Bridgton

Family Income Brackets in Bridgton

According to the Bridgton family income data, there are 108 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Bridgton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000338.9%
$10,000 to $14,99982.2%
$15,000 to $24,999133.5%
$25,000 to $34,999359.5%
$35,000 to $49,9994111.1%
$50,000 to $74,99910829.2%
$75,000 to $99,999318.4%
$100,000 to $149,9997921.4%
$150,000 to $199,999225.9%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bridgton

2-person families (217 | 58.7%) account for the highest median family income in Bridgton with $72,054 per family, while 2-person families (217 | 58.7%) have the highest median income of $36,027 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bridgton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families217 (58.7%)$72,054
3-Person Families93 (25.1%)$0
4-Person Families43 (11.6%)$0
5-Person Families17 (4.6%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total370 (100.0%)$66,357

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bridgton

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bridgton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners86 (23.2%)$0
1 Earner158 (42.7%)$71,250
2 Earners101 (27.3%)$66,250
3+ Earners25 (6.8%)$0
Total370 (100.0%)$66,357

Household Income in Bridgton

Household Income Brackets in Bridgton

With 213 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Bridgton, accounting for 34.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Bridgton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010.2%
$10,000 to $14,999416.7%
$15,000 to $24,999548.8%
$25,000 to $34,9999515.4%
$35,000 to $49,999355.7%
$50,000 to $74,99921334.6%
$75,000 to $99,9997612.3%
$100,000 to $149,9997912.8%
$150,000 to $199,999223.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bridgton

The median household income in Bridgton is $56,475, with the highest median household income of $70,714 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 234 households (38.0%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bridgton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years116 (18.8%)$69,167
45 to 64 Years266 (43.2%)$37,188
65+ Years234 (38.0%)$70,714
Total616 (100.0%)$56,475

Poverty in Bridgton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bridgton

With 29.4% poverty level for males and 29.1% for females among the residents of Bridgton, 15 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 19 males (100.0%) and 33 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bridgton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years17 (40.5%)33 (100.0%)
15 Years19 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years79 (85.0%)17 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years5 (7.0%)33 (45.2%)
25 to 34 Years25 (46.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years1 (1.6%)43 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years18 (15.4%)18 (13.4%)
55 to 64 Years41 (51.9%)3 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (2.1%)43 (21.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (29.4%)208 (29.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bridgton

According to the poverty statistics in Bridgton, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bridgton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years25 (59.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years14 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years66 (93.0%)40 (54.8%)
25 to 34 Years29 (53.7%)54 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years63 (98.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years99 (84.6%)116 (86.6%)
55 to 64 Years38 (48.1%)96 (97.0%)
65 to 74 Years47 (97.9%)157 (78.5%)
75 Years and over66 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total494 (70.6%)506 (70.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bridgton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bridgton show that 12.2% or 26 of the total 213 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 27.7%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.4%, which includes 8 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bridgton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children140 (94.6%)8 (5.4%)
1 or 2 Children47 (72.3%)18 (27.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total187 (87.8%)26 (12.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bridgton

According to the poverty data in Bridgton, 68.8% or 33 single-father households and 15.6% or 17 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bridgton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (68.8%)17 (15.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bridgton

The poverty data for Bridgton shows that 26 of the married-couple family households (12.2%) and 50 of the single-parent households (31.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (27.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bridgton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children18 (27.7%)33 (56.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (12.2%)50 (31.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Bridgton

Employment by Class of Employer in Bridgton

Among the 588 employed individuals in Bridgton, private company employees (301 | 51.2%), self-employed (not incorporated) (110 | 18.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (78 | 13.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bridgton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees30151.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)223.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)11018.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations7813.3%
Local Government Employees569.5%
State Government Employees213.6%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total588100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bridgton

According to the labor force statistics for Bridgton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,340), 47.9% or 642 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.4% or 54 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 37 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 59.6% or 28 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bridgton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years47 (20.6%)28 (59.6%)
20 to 24 Years67 (57.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years71 (92.2%)25 (35.2%)
30 to 34 Years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years81 (75.7%)1 (1.2%)
45 to 54 Years215 (85.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years29 (30.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years42 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years53 (21.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total642 (47.9%)54 (8.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bridgton

According to labor force statistics for Bridgton, 73.1% of individuals (475) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (650) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 26 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 98.7% or 229 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.9% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bridgton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma88 (51.8%)2 (1.1%)
College / Associate Degree158 (63.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher229 (98.7%)25 (10.9%)
Total475 (73.1%)36 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bridgton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bridgton are Community & Social Service (103 | 17.5%), Management (76 | 12.9%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (42 | 7.1%), Education Instruction & Library (37 | 6.3%), and Education, Arts & Media (17 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bridgton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bridgton, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Management (72.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (81.1%), and Community & Social Service (45.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bridgton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management55 (72.4%)21 (27.6%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 56 (54.4%)47 (45.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library7 (18.9%)30 (81.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)111 (62.0%)68 (38.0%)
Total (Overall)296 (50.3%)292 (49.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bridgton are Cleaning & Maintenance (61 | 10.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (35 | 5.9%), Personal Care & Service (26 | 4.4%), and Healthcare Support (25 | 4.3%).
Services Occupations in Bridgton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bridgton, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (48.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (45.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (54.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bridgton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving17 (48.6%)18 (51.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance28 (45.9%)33 (54.1%)
Personal Care & Service26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)71 (48.3%)76 (51.7%)
Total (Overall)296 (50.3%)292 (49.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bridgton are Office & Administration (98 | 16.7%), and Sales & Related (47 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bridgton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bridgton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related10 (21.3%)37 (78.7%)
Office & Administration22 (22.5%)76 (77.5%)
Total (Category)32 (22.1%)113 (77.9%)
Total (Overall)296 (50.3%)292 (49.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bridgton are , and Construction & Extraction (18 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bridgton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bridgton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)296 (50.3%)292 (49.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bridgton are Transportation (49 | 8.3%), Production (39 | 6.6%), and Material Moving (11 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bridgton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bridgton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation14 (28.6%)35 (71.4%)
Material Moving11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)64 (64.6%)35 (35.3%)
Total (Overall)296 (50.3%)292 (49.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bridgton

Employment Industries in Bridgton

The major employment industries in Bridgton include Educational Services (149 | 25.3%), Retail Trade (100 | 17.0%), Construction (61 | 10.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (58 | 9.9%), and Transportation & Warehousing (35 | 5.9%).
Employment Industries in Bridgton

Employment Industries by Sex in Bridgton

The Bridgton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bridgton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction55 (90.2%)6 (9.8%)
Manufacturing27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade33 (33.0%)67 (67.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Educational Services68 (45.6%)81 (54.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services10 (55.6%)8 (44.4%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total296 (50.3%)292 (49.7%)

Education in Bridgton

School Enrollment in Bridgton

The most common levels of schooling among the 422 students in Bridgton are high school (185 | 43.8%), college / undergraduate (149 | 35.3%), and middle school (59 | 14.0%).
School Enrollment in Bridgton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School122.8%
Middle School5914.0%
High School18543.8%
College / Undergraduate14935.3%
Graduate / Professional174.0%
Total422100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bridgton

Out of a total of 422 students who are enrolled in schools in Bridgton, 92 (21.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 330 (78.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bridgton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds59 (77.6%)17 (22.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds62 (74.7%)21 (25.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds51 (62.2%)31 (37.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total330 (78.2%)92 (21.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bridgton

Education (139 | 30.0%), social sciences (63 | 13.6%), literature & languages (60 | 12.9%), communications (57 | 12.3%), and business (36 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 464 individuals in Bridgton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bridgton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics204.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural183.9%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology143.0%
Social Sciences6313.6%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology112.4%
Business367.8%
Education13930.0%
Literature & Languages6012.9%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts214.5%
Communications5712.3%
Arts & Humanities255.4%
Total464100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bridgton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bridgton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bridgton are males with 2 vehicles (156, accounting for 64.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (101, making up 53.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bridgton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)43 (14.7%)
1 Vehicle66 (27.2%)64 (21.9%)
2 Vehicles156 (64.2%)101 (34.6%)
3 Vehicles3 (1.2%)66 (22.6%)
4 Vehicles18 (7.4%)18 (6.2%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total243 (100.0%)292 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bridgton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bridgton are 5 to 9 minutes (94 commuters, 17.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (88 commuters, 16.4%), and less than 5 minutes (71 commuters, 13.2%).
Commute Time in Bridgton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7113.2%
5 to 9 Minutes9417.5%
10 to 14 Minutes8816.4%
15 to 19 Minutes71.3%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes6011.2%
30 to 34 Minutes5810.8%
35 to 39 Minutes458.4%
40 to 44 Minutes173.2%
45 to 59 Minutes366.7%
60 to 89 Minutes6111.4%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Bridgton

The most common commute times in Bridgton are 5 to 9 minutes (57 commuters, 20.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (53 commuters, 20.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bridgton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes23 (8.3%)48 (18.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes57 (20.6%)37 (14.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes35 (12.6%)53 (20.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes1 (0.4%)6 (2.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes27 (9.8%)33 (12.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes49 (17.7%)9 (3.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)45 (17.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes17 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes36 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes32 (11.6%)29 (11.2%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bridgton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bridgton are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (55, 19.9%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (44, 16.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bridgton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7 (2.5%)35 (13.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM33 (11.9%)42 (16.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM48 (17.3%)33 (12.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5 (1.8%)25 (9.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM11 (4.0%)44 (16.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM55 (19.9%)13 (5.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM31 (11.2%)44 (16.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)13 (5.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM12 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM24 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM7 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM13 (4.7%)11 (4.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM31 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total277 (100.0%)260 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bridgton

Occupancy by Ownership in Bridgton

Of the total 616 dwellings in Bridgton, owner-occupied units account for 435 (70.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 181 (29.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bridgton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units43570.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units18129.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units616100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bridgton

Occupancy by Household Size in Bridgton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household19631.8%
2-Person Household24239.3%
3-Person Household8513.8%
4+ Person Household9315.1%
Total Housing Units616100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bridgton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bridgton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household90 (45.9%)106 (54.1%)
2-Person Household192 (79.3%)50 (20.7%)
3-Person Household85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household68 (73.1%)25 (26.9%)
Total Housing Units435 (70.6%)181 (29.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bridgton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bridgton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma61 (54.5%)51 (45.5%)
College/Associate Degree130 (55.1%)106 (44.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher243 (91.0%)24 (9.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bridgton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bridgton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years538.6%
35 to 44 Years6310.2%
45 to 54 Years13622.1%
55 to 64 Years13021.1%
65 to 74 Years14723.9%
75 to 84 Years8714.1%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total616100.0%

Housing Finances in Bridgton

Median Income by Occupancy in Bridgton

Median Income by Occupancy in Bridgton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied435 (70.6%)$66,321
Renter-Occupied181 (29.4%)$0
Average616 (100.0%)$56,475

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bridgton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bridgton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99931 (7.1%)10 (5.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)54 (29.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99959 (13.6%)36 (19.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (3.7%)19 (10.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999164 (37.7%)49 (27.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99963 (14.5%)13 (7.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99979 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more22 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total435 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bridgton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bridgton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30029 (6.7%)10 (5.5%)
$300 to $49948 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79982 (18.9%)68 (37.6%)
$800 to $99963 (14.5%)52 (28.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499120 (27.6%)13 (7.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99962 (14.2%)25 (13.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49914 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more17 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total435 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bridgton

Housing Structures in Bridgton

Housing Structures in Bridgton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached42869.5%
Single Unit, Attached203.3%
2 Unit Apartments8413.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7311.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments101.6%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other10.2%
Total616100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bridgton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bridgton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached390 (91.1%)38 (8.9%)
Single Unit, Attached20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments24 (28.6%)60 (71.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total435 (70.6%)181 (29.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bridgton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bridgton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms13 (3.0%)115 (63.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms134 (30.8%)28 (15.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms212 (48.7%)25 (13.8%)
8 or more Rooms76 (17.5%)13 (7.2%)
Total435 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bridgton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bridgton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas83 (19.1%)36 (19.9%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)19 (10.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene277 (63.7%)113 (62.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels75 (17.2%)13 (7.2%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total435 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bridgton

Household Vehicle Usage in Bridgton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle47 (10.8%)47 (26.0%)
1 Vehicle116 (26.7%)96 (53.0%)
2 Vehicles199 (45.8%)13 (7.2%)
3 or more Vehicles73 (16.8%)25 (13.8%)
Total435 (100.0%)181 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bridgton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bridgton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units203232
Median Property Value$205,200$232,400
Median Household Income$57,465$20
Monthly Housing Costs$602$17
Real Estate Taxes$2,608$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bridgton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bridgton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99952 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999105 (51.7%)183 (78.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99945 (22.2%)18 (7.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)14 (6.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)17 (7.3%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total203 (100.0%)232 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bridgton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bridgton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001 (0.5%)27 (11.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99923 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99942 (20.7%)8 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)17 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99971 (35.0%)16 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99929 (14.3%)93 (40.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99935 (17.2%)34 (14.7%)
$150,000 or more2 (1.0%)44 (19.0%)
Total203 (100.0%)232 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bridgton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bridgton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x30 (14.8%)66,827 (28,804.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x8 (3.9%)66 (28.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x57 (28.1%)22 (9.5%)
4.0x or more108 (53.2%)25 (10.8%)
Total203 (100.0%)232 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bridgton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bridgton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49923 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499179 (88.2%)71 (30.6%)
Total203 (100.0%)232 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bridgton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bridgton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bridgton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years22 (46.8%)25 (53.2%)
6 to 18 Years300 (99.7%)1 (0.3%)
19 to 25 Years139 (80.8%)33 (19.2%)
26 to 34 Years108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years96 (89.7%)11 (10.3%)
45 to 54 Years159 (63.3%)92 (36.6%)
55 to 64 Years175 (98.3%)3 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years248 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,344 (89.1%)165 (10.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bridgton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bridgton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born22 (46.8%)25 (53.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen300 (99.7%)1 (0.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen139 (80.8%)33 (19.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bridgton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bridgton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999216 (79.7%)55 (20.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999531 (83.4%)106 (16.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over249 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bridgton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bridgton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)22 (46.8%)
6 to 18 Years270 (89.7%)80 (26.6%)
19 to 25 Years25 (14.5%)123 (71.5%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)108 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years43 (40.2%)53 (49.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)159 (63.3%)
55 to 64 Years74 (41.6%)101 (56.7%)
65 to 74 Years240 (96.8%)112 (45.2%)
75 Years and over97 (100.0%)61 (62.9%)
Total749 (49.6%)819 (54.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bridgton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bridgton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (11.4%)19 (15.0%)
35 to 64 Years43 (16.5%)24 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years1 (2.1%)14 (7.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)29 (93.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bridgton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bridgton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bridgton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bridgton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (11.4%)19 (15.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bridgton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (12.7%)24 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (7.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)29 (93.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bridgton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Bridgton

Computing Device Access in Bridgton

Computing Device Access in Bridgton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop51483.4%
Smartphone53286.4%
Tablet42268.5%
No Computing Device599.6%
Total616100.0%

Internet Access in Bridgton

Internet Access in Bridgton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home41867.9%
Cellular Data Only8213.3%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet8814.3%
Total616100.0%

Bridgton Summary

Bridgton, Maine is a small town located in the western part of the state, in Cumberland County. It is situated on the shores of Long Lake and is part of the Lakes Region of Maine. The town has a population of 5,210 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Bridgton was first settled in 1768 by a group of settlers from Massachusetts. The town was originally called Pondicherry, after the French city of Pondicherry in India. The name was changed to Bridgton in 1794, after the town of Bridgton in England. The town was incorporated in 1794 and was named after the English town because of its similarity in size and location.
The town was an important stop on the stagecoach route between Portland and Fryeburg. The town was also a major lumbering center in the 19th century. The town was home to several sawmills and gristmills, as well as a tannery.

Geography

Bridgton is located in western Maine, in Cumberland County. It is situated on the shores of Long Lake, which is part of the Lakes Region of Maine. The town is bordered by the towns of Harrison to the north, Naples to the east, Denmark to the south, and Sebago to the west.
The town has a total area of 28.2 square miles, of which 26.2 square miles is land and 2.0 square miles is water. The highest point in the town is Bald Pate Mountain, which has an elevation of 1,065 feet.

Economy

Bridgton’s economy is largely based on tourism. The town is home to several resorts and campgrounds, as well as a number of restaurants and shops. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a lumber mill, a printing company, and a furniture store.
The town is also home to Bridgton Hospital, a 25-bed acute care facility. The hospital is part of the Central Maine Healthcare system.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, Bridgton has a population of 5,210 people. The racial makeup of the town is 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $50,917. The per capita income for the town was $22,845. About 8.3% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bridgton?
Total Population of Bridgton is 1,514.
What is the Total Male Population of Bridgton?
Total Male Population of Bridgton is 800.
What is the Total Female Population of Bridgton?
Total Female Population of Bridgton is 714.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bridgton?
There are 112.04 Males per 100 Females in Bridgton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bridgton?
There are 89.25 Females per 100 Males in Bridgton.
What is the Median Population Age in Bridgton?
Median Population Age in Bridgton is 47.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bridgton
Average Family Size in Bridgton is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bridgton
Average Household Size in Bridgton is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bridgton?
Per Capita income in Bridgton is $26,952.
What is the Median Family Income in Bridgton?
Median Family Income in Bridgton is $66,357.
What is the Median Household income in Bridgton?
Median Household Income in Bridgton is $56,475.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bridgton?
Income or Wage Gap in Bridgton is 67.8%.
Women in Bridgton earn 32.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bridgton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bridgton is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bridgton?
There are 642 People in the Labor Forcein in Bridgton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bridgton?
47.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Bridgton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bridgton?
Unemployment Rate in Bridgton is 8.4%.