Bridgton is a town located in Cumberland County, Maine. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,883.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 175.2 km² (67.7 mi²). 148.4 km² (57.3 mi²) of it is land and 26.8 km² (10.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 15.31% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 4,883 people, 1,924 households, and 1,296 families residing in the town. The population density is 32.9/km² (85.2/mi²). There are 3,063 housing units at an average density of 20.6/km² (53.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.36% White, 0.47% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. 0.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,924 households out of which 29.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% are married couples living together, 11.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% are non-families. 25.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 2.85.

In the town the population is spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $36,722, and the median income for a family is $42,392. Males have a median income of $29,614 versus $21,548 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,352. 15.7% of the population and 9.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

See also: Bridgton (CDP), Maine