Bridgeton, New Jersey
Bridgeton: City in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States
About
Bridgeton is a city located in the county of Cumberland in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,349 and a population density of 1,507 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,635 inhabitants.
The city was created 159 years ago in 1865.
Quick Facts about Bridgeton
| Population : | 23,635 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Cumberland County |
| Postal code : | 08302 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 856 |
| Area : | 16.82 km2 |
| Altitude : | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Capital city : | Bridgeton is capital of Cumberland County |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1865 (159 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:54:40 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,405 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bridgeton is located at 39°25'38"N 75°14'3"W (39.4273400, -75.2340800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bridgeton
Bridgeton has 1 neighbours.
- Fairfield township in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bridgeton decreased by 7.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 25,349 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,266 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,251 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,187 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,242 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,947 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,838 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,463 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,337 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,160 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,635 | -2.22% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bridgeton
1 Cohanzick Zoo
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2 Bridgeton Hall of Fame
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3 Woodruff Museum of Indian
150 E Commerce St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center, Inc.
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5 Potters Tavern
49-51 W Broad St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Bridgeton
1 Dunkin'
125 S Pearl St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 KFC
29 E Broad St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 bp
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Where to Stay in Bridgeton
1 Red Carpet Inn Bridgeton NJ
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Other Places in Bridgeton
1 Bridgeton City Hall
181 E Commerce St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 ➦ Show Map
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2 Bridgeton Mayors Office
181 E Commerce St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 ➦ Show Map
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3 Bridgeton Hall of Fame
1-18 Burt St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Bridgeton (36)
People born in Bridgeton, including politician Elias P. Seeley, environmental analyst Lester Russell Brown, politician Frank LoBiondo, .
List
- James G. Hampton (American politician (1814-1861)) he was born in 13/06/1814
- Lucius Elmer (American politician (1793-1883)) he was born in 03/02/1793
- William Ruschenberger (United States Navy officer and naturalist (1807-1895)) he was born in 04/09/1807
- Shana Williams (American athlete) she was born in 07/04/1972
- Aharon Wasserman (businessperson) he was born in 11/12/1986
- Braheme Days (American shot putter) he was born in 18/01/1995
- Brison Manor (American football player) he was born in 10/08/1952
- Charles Ewing (American politician and judge from New Jersey) he was born in 08/06/1780
- Charles Loper Harris (American politician) he was born in 24/08/1834
- Douglas H. Fisher (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1948
- Floyd Reid (American football player (1927-1994)) he was born in 04/09/1927
- George Jamison (American football player) he was born in 30/09/1962
- Harvey Johnson (American football player and coach) he was born in 22/06/1919
- Randy Byers (American baseball player) he was born in 02/10/1964
- Steve Rammel (American soccer player-coach) he was born in 20/04/1968
- Harold Goodman Shoemaker (American flying ace) he was born in 01/09/1892
- Jason Winrow (American football offensive lineman) he was born in 16/01/1971
- Edward Everett Grosscup (American politician) he was born in 02/08/1860
Schools in Bridgeton
College & universities near Bridgeton, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184205 | Cumberland County College | Vineland (NJ) | 08362-1500 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bridgeton, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
| HTN | Hammonton, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. | OTHER |
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
| ATO | Atco, New Jersey | Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave | OTHER |
| LDW | Lindenwold | Station Ave & White Horse Rd West | OTHER |
Post offices near Bridgeton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton Post Office | Bridgeton (NJ) | 08302 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Bridgeton , Missouri city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States with a population of 11,498 people.
- Bridgeton , Michigan township in Newaygo County, Michigan with a population of 2,171 people.
- Bridgeton , Pennsylvania township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,281 people.
- Bridgeton , North Carolina town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 444 people.
Other cities in Cumberland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cumberland County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vineland | 58,615 | The most populous city in Cumberland County, New Jersey. |
| South Vineland | 58,122 | A city in Cumberland County, New Jersey. |
| Millville | 27,025 | City in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States |
| Maurice River | 5,588 | Township of New Jersey |
| Greenwich | 5,451 | Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey |
| Deerfield | 2,994 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey |
| Laurel Lake | 2,989 | Census designated place |
| Harmony | 2,465 | Unincorporated community in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Seabrook Farms | 1,484 | Census designated place |
| Port Norris | 1,377 | Census designated place |
| Farmingdale | 1,351 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Fairton | 1,264 | Census designated place |
| Rosenhayn | 1,098 | Census designated place in New Jersey, USA |
| Shiloh | 485 | Borough in Cumberland County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Bridgeton distances to largest New Jersey cities
