Bridgeton, North Carolina facts for kids
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Bridgeton, North Carolina
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Location of Bridgeton, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.05 sq mi (5.31 km2) |
| • Land | 2.05 sq mi (5.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 349 |
| • Density | 170.49/sq mi (65.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28519
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-07860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405319 |
Bridgeton is a small town located in Craven County, North Carolina, in the United States. It sits right across the Neuse River from the city of New Bern. In 2020, about 349 people lived in Bridgeton. It is part of the larger New Bern area.
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Geography of Bridgeton
Bridgeton is found on the eastern side of the Neuse River. It is directly opposite New Bern, which is the main city in Craven County.
How to Get Around Bridgeton
U.S. Route 17 is a major road that goes through Bridgeton. This road connects Bridgeton to New Bern using a very large bridge called the Neuse River Bridge. This bridge was built in 1999.
Size of Bridgeton
The town of Bridgeton covers a total area of about 5.31 square kilometers (or 2.05 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Population and People in Bridgeton
The number of people living in Bridgeton has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 348 | — | |
| 1920 | 548 | 57.5% | |
| 1930 | 721 | 31.6% | |
| 1940 | 616 | −14.6% | |
| 1950 | 805 | 30.7% | |
| 1960 | 638 | −20.7% | |
| 1970 | 520 | −18.5% | |
| 1980 | 461 | −11.3% | |
| 1990 | 453 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 328 | −27.6% | |
| 2010 | 454 | 38.4% | |
| 2020 | 349 | −23.1% | |
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Bridgeton's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, 349 people lived in Bridgeton. There were 170 households and 83 families in the town at that time.
The people living in Bridgeton come from different backgrounds:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 266 | 76.22% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 49 | 14.04% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.57% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.29% |
| Other/Mixed | 15 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 4.58% |
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