Welcome to Bridgton ...
Bridgton is located in Cumberland County<1>.
The location of Bridgton has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Bridgton, you might consider that their post office opened in 1800.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Bridgton has a population of 5,477 people<3> (see below for details).
Bridgton is 440 feet [134 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Bridgton lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Bridgton is within the boundaries of the (207) area code.
The ZIP code for Bridgton: 04009<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Bridgton had an population of 5,477 people. This is an increase of 5.12% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 12.16% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Bridgton had a population of 5,210 people. This makes Bridgton the county's 16th most populous community.
The population of Bridgton represents 0.39% of the population of Maine (which has 1,328,361 people), making it the state's 60th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 5,210 people, the population of Bridgton increased 6.7% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 4,883 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Bridgton.
Communities near Bridgton ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Bridgton.
- Poland
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poland
- Poland is located in Androscoggin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,683 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Poland <6>
- Paris
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast) - Norway
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norway
- Norway is located in Oxford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,990 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norway <6>
- Raymond
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raymond have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raymond
- Raymond is located in Cumberland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,550 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Raymond <6>
- Oxford
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oxford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxford
- Oxford is located in Oxford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,102 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oxford <6>
- Naples
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Naples
- Naples is located in Cumberland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,997 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Naples <6>
- Casco
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Casco have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casco
- Casco is located in Cumberland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,940 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Casco <6>
- Fryeburg
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fryeburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fryeburg
- Fryeburg is located in Oxford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,436 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fryeburg <6>
- Mechanic Falls
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanic Falls
- Mechanic Falls is located in Androscoggin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,982 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mechanic Falls <6>
- Minot
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minot
- Minot is located in Androscoggin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,595 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Bridgton. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Bridgton.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Bridgton. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Bridgton.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Bridgton. See our Newspapers Page for Bridgton.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Bridgton ...
Looking for more information about Bridgton? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Bridgton, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Bridgton.
Adding Bridgton to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Bridgton in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Bridgton was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Bridgton post office opened in 1800.
We also found Bridgton in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Bridgton.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bridgton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Cumberland County: www.cumberlandcounty.org/
The official website for State of Maine: https://www.maine.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Maine's counties, including Cumberland, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Bridgton. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Bridgton - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Bridgton). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Bridgton or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |