Bridgton (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Bridgton, Maine
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Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland |
| Town | Bridgton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.51 sq mi (24.62 km2) |
| • Land | 7.39 sq mi (19.15 km2) |
| • Water | 2.11 sq mi (5.48 km2) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,118 |
| • Density | 286.49/sq mi (110.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04009
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-07135 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0562959 |
Bridgton is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It's located within the larger town of Bridgton in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. In 2010, about 2,071 people lived here. Bridgton is also part of a bigger area called the Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes cities like Portland and South Portland.
Where is Bridgton Located?
Bridgton is found at specific geographic coordinates: 44 degrees, 3 minutes, 16 seconds North and 70 degrees, 42 minutes, 29 seconds West.
This community covers a total area of about 24.6 square kilometers (or 9.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 19.1 square kilometers (7.4 square miles), is land. The rest, about 5.5 square kilometers (2.1 square miles), is water, making up about 22.40% of Bridgton's total area.
Who Lives in Bridgton?
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| 2020 | 2,118 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,359 people living in Bridgton. These people lived in 926 different homes, and 577 of these were families. The population density was about 240.6 people per square mile.
Most people in Bridgton were White (about 97.16%). A smaller number were Black or African American (0.76%), Native American (0.08%), or Asian (0.34%). Some people were from other backgrounds, and about 1.23% identified with two or more races. About 1.02% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 28.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. About 45.1% of homes were married couples. Around 12.6% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present. Many homes (30.8%) were made up of single individuals, and about 14.6% of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Bridgton was 37 years old. About 20.8% of the population was under 18, and 15.9% was 65 or older.
