Town · Maine
Bridgton, Maine
Bridgton, town, in Cumberland County, Maine. Bridgton had 5,965 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,418 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,642 (±25). GEOID 2300507170.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,965
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,418 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,642 ±25
Median household income
$77,500
±$23,690 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$316,600
±$37,285 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,188
±$218 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Bridgton and what county is it in?
Bridgton is a town in Cumberland County, Maine. It covers 56.9 square miles of land, 95 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Bridgton: Bridgton (CDP, 2,118 in 2020).
Bridgton is in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bridgton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,965 people lived in Bridgton on July 1, 2025, up 10.2% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,418 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,642 (±25).
| Measure | Bridgton | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,642±25 | 308,827 | +260 |
| Households | 2,380±240 | 132,168 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.23 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,620±300 | 153,286 | no clear change |
Bridgton's population since 2000
From 4,883 in 2000 to 5,965 in 2025: up 22.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bridgton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bridgton?
The median resident of Bridgton is 45.9 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 26.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.4%. 3.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bridgton | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9±9.9 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.0%±3.3 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.7%±7.2 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 49.1%±6.1 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7%±1.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.2%±2.5 pts | 85.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±1.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6%±2.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5%±1.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.5%±4.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 22.0%±4.8 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.5%±7.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8%±4.5 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.9%±7.6 pts | 53.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.8%±5.7 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.4%±6.3 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.9%±5.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bridgton earn?
Half of Bridgton's 2,380 households earn less than $77,500 a year (±$23,690), against $95,677 in Cumberland County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $69,513 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bridgton | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,500±$23,690 | $95,677 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,194±$15,758 | $128,060 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,651±$5,777 | $55,739 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.8%±5.9 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.7%±12.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.6%±4.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2%±3.1 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.0%±4.3 pts | 92.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bridgton?
Owners occupy 82.8% of Bridgton's occupied homes and renters 17.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $316,600 by its owner (±$37,285). The median renter pays $1,188 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Bridgton | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $316,600±$37,285 | $451,200 | +$119,320 |
| Median gross rent | $1,188±$218 | $1,589 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.2%±14.6 pts | 39.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,052±$300 | $2,186 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.8%±6.5 pts | 69.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.2%±6.5 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Housing units | 4,620±300 | 153,286 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±6.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.8%±6.1 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.9%±4.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8%±1.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7%±2.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.7%±3.4 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6%±3.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bridgton building?
Builders took permits for 59 new housing units in Bridgton in 2025 (57 in single-family houses), 9.9 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bridgton work and get to work?
79.9% of Bridgton's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 41.0 minutes.
| Measure | Bridgton | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.8%±5.1 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±3.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.9%±6.4 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9%±3.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4%±5.5 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 41.0 min±8.2 | 23.2 min | +16.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bridgton?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Bridgton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $58,636 (Tract 160.02) to $89,500 (Tract 160.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 160.01Cumberland County | 4,013 | $89,500 |
| Tract 160.02Cumberland County | 1,629 | $58,636 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bridgton) · Census block assignment files
How does Bridgton compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bridgton is the 1,997th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 37th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Bridgton ranks 141st of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 37th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 10th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 199th | 353 |
| Median household income | 141st | 349 |
| Per capita income | 135th | 353 |
| Median home value | 115th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 95th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 113th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 133rd | 352 |
| Median age | 185th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 154th | 353 |
| Work from home | 162nd | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 8th | 352 |
Bridgton's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Bridgton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bridgton?
14 of the 57 figures for Bridgton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bridgton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.