Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ

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2021 Population

104,819

4.38% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.8

0.264% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.9%

1.14% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,062

5.22% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$179,100

0.561% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

42,882

2.39% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ had a population of 105k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $64,062. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ grew from 100,422 to 104,819, a 4.38% increase and its median household income grew from $60,884 to $64,062, a 5.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.8%), White (Hispanic) (10.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.13%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.19%).

18.4% of the households in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.4% of the residents in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Salem & Cumberland (North) Counties--Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ are Salem Community College (214 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ was $179,100, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

Most people in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ borders Middletown Town, Bear & Glasgow PUMA, DE, Dover City PUMA, DE, Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ, and Vineland & Millville Cities PUMA, NJ.

United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 105k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.22% of Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (8.62k people).

In 2021, there were 3.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.5k people) in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ are Spanish (15,730 households), Greek (425 households), and Italian (290 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,516

Women

50.7%

52,112

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 105,628 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94.4%

2021 Citizenship

94.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.4% of Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
61.5k ± 914
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.7k ± 1.19k
White (Hispanic)
10.6k ± 1.38k

20.5%

Hispanic Population

21.5k people

20.5% of the people in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ are hispanic (21.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,223 ± 1,730 people
Guatemala
632 ± 615 people
Dominican Republic
327 ± 443 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ was Mexico, the natal country of 5,223 Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Guatemala with 632 and Dominican Republic with 327.

Foreign-Born Population

8.22%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.62k people

7.86%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.89k people

As of 2021, 8.22% of Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ residents (8.62k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ was 7.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,730 households (16%)
Greek
425 households (0.433%)
Italian
290 households (0.295%)

18.4% of the households in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 16% of the households in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,669 ± 218
Gulf War (1990s)
595 ± 188
Gulf War (2001-)
528 ± 156

Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.81 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ employs 42.9k people. The largest industries in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (3,693 people), Construction (3,014 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,744 people), and the highest paying industries are Advertising, public relations & related services ($130,155), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($126,416), and Computer Systems Design ($125,548).

Males in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,282. The income inequality in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,403

Women

48.7%

21,477

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 41,880 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

42.9k

2021 Value

2.39%

1 Year growth

± 2.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 2.39%, from 41.9k employees to 42.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,636 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,217 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,192 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

42.9k

2021 Value

2.39%

1 Year growth

± 2.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 2.39%, from 41.9k employees to 42.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,693 people), Construction (3,014 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,744 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,008

Median earning men ± $3,646

$32,671

Median earning women ± $1,486

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($78,218), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,153), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,826).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,109), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,297), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,422).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ awarded 214 degrees. The student population of Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 335 male students and 554 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ are White (127 and 59.3%), followed by Black or African American (29 and 13.6%), Unknown (26 and 12.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (20 and 9.35%).

The largest universities in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Salem Community College (214 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Salem & Cumberland (North) Counties--Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (31 and 14.5%), Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions (28 and 13.1%), and Registered Nursing (28 and 13.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 889 students enrolled in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ, 37.7% men and 62.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 400 records, of which 59% were women and 41% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions
28 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degree-majors awarded
Other Precision Production
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Salem & Cumberland (North) Counties--Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ was Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Salem & Cumberland (North) Counties--Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Salem Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

214 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salem Community College with 214 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 72 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ, which is 0.507 times less than the 142 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 127 degrees mean that there were 4.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 29 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($6,540) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.998% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.17% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31k), Some college (13.9k), and Primary Education (13.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ was $179,100 in 2021, which is 0.731 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $178,100 to $179,100, a 0.561% increase. The homeownership rate in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ is 66.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ is $64,062. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

Housing

Property

$179,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,685

$24,780

Median Property Taxes

±$914

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.5%

Homeownership

2021

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.5% of the housing units in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,062

Median Household Income

± $1,654

37.3k

Number of Households

± 1,306

In 2021, the median household income of the 37.3k households in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ grew to $64,062 from the previous year's value of $60,884.

The following chart displays the households in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.427

2021 Wage GINI in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ

0.433

2020 Wage GINI in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ

In 2021, the income inequality in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.41% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Carpooled (11.5%)
Worked At Home (5.79%)

In 2021, 78.4% of workers in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (5.79%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ (17.3k out of 102k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91% of the population of Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 43.1% on employee plans, 22.6% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.519% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1171 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1139 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,171 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,171 patients per year. This represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1,179 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.04%

Uninsured

43.1%

Employer Coverage

22.6%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

0.519%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ declined by 1.57% from 9.19% to 9.04%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.