Bridgton, Maine
Bridgton: Town in Maine, United States
About
Bridgton is a town located in the county of Cumberland in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,210 and a population density of 81 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,509 inhabitants.
The town was created 230 years ago in 1793.
Quick Facts about Bridgton
| Population : | 5,509 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Cumberland County |
| Postal code : | 04009 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 64.24 km2 |
| Altitude : | 328 feet / 100 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1794 (230 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:51:31 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 86 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bridgton is located at 44°3'17"N 70°42'46"W (44.0547900, -70.7128400).
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Demographics
The population of Bridgton increased by 5.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,210 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,252 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,281 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,321 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,359 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,370 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,383 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,376 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,375 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,434 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,509 | 1.36% | estimation process |
People born in Bridgton (9)
People born in Bridgton, including Union Army officer, politician and lawyer Henry B. Cleaves, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient George D. Libby, civil engineer John Ripley Freeman, .
List
- Rip Cannell (American baseball player) he was born in 23/01/1880
- Robert G. Carter (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 29/10/1845
- Jim Mains (American baseball player) he was born in 12/06/1922
- Corey Norman (American film director) he was born in 19/03/1981
- Adeline Belle Hawes (American classical scholar) she was born in 26/05/1857
- Dorothy Morang (American painter) she was born in 24/11/1906
Schools in Bridgton
College & universities near Bridgton, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 442213 | Birthwise Midwifery School | Bridgton (ME) | 04009-1110 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bridgton, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCW | North Conway, NH | 2760 White Mountain Highway | BUS |
| CAY | Conway, New Hampshire | 392 West Main St. | BUS |
| FRE | Freeport | 36 Depot Street | RAIL |
| POR | Portland Transportation Center | 100 Thompson's Point Road | RAIL |
| BIN | Berlin, New Hampshire | 318 Glen Ave | BUS |
Post offices near Bridgton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgton Post Office | Bridgton (ME) | 04009 |
Other cities in Cumberland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cumberland County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Portland | 653,115 | The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. |
| Portland | 66,803 | The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine. |
| West Scarborough | 27,706 | City in United States of America |
| South Portland | 25,950 | City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA |
| South Portland Gardens | 23,893 | City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America |
| Scarborough | 21,527 | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States |
| Brunswick | 20,619 | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US |
| Westbrook | 19,267 | City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States |
| Gorham | 17,962 | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States |
| Falmouth | 12,440 | Town in Cumberland County, Maine |
| Standish | 10,197 | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States |
| Cape Elizabeth | 9,322 | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, USA |
| Freeport | 8,633 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Yarmouth | 8,602 | Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine |
| Gray | 8,297 | Town in Cumberland County, Maine, US |
| New Gloucester | 5,880 | City in Maine, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bridgton distances to largest Maine cities
