Bridgeton is a city in New Jersey state in USA with a population of 24264 residents.. The poverty rate of Bridgeton is 33.8%, which is 141% higher than national average. The typical household in Bridgeton earns $38319 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 11 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 60.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Bridgeton, only 65% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Bridgeton remained 6%, which is 28% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Bridgeton, only 6% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 18% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Bridgeton is 92, which is 8% lower than national average. Median home value in Bridgeton is $107500 , which is 53% lower than national average. While median income in Bridgeton remained $38319, which is 43% lower than national average.