Bridgeville Town, Delaware
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1436 people, 570 households, and 382 families residing in the town. The population density was 1768.6 people per square mile (682.86/kmē), it would be the 23rd most densely populated town in the U.S. state of Delaware. There were 636 housing units at an average density of 785.2 per square mile (303.17/kmē). The average household size was 2.52 people, and the average family size was 3.02 people. In the town the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 16% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 110.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 116.5 females. The median age of the town's population was 33.3 years, The median age of males was 32.4 years, for females the median age was 34 years. The racial makeup of the town was 55.85% White, 31.55% Black or African American, 0.28% American Indian, 0.7% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 2.72% from two or more races and 8.91% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $26579, making its Delaware's lowest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $30083, it is Delaware's second poorest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $14965, it would be the 14th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Delaware. The median income was $17880, Males have a median income of $20375 versus $13594 for females.
In 2000, 323 pupils and students, of which 152 are male and 171 are female, 22.49% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 44 nursery or pri school, 32 kindergarten, 150 elementary school, 61 high school and 36 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1436 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1498 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1501 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1510 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1522 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1540 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1552 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1568 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1580 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1602 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1630 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 35 | 9 | 44 |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 19 | 32 |
| Elementary school | 64 | 86 | 150 |
| High school | 32 | 29 | 61 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 28 | 36 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeville town, Delaware | $26579 | $30083 | $14965 |
| Sussex County, Delaware | $39208 | $45203 | $20328 |
| Delaware, United States | $47381 | $55257 | $23305 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |