Bridgeton: Economy & Jobs
Bridgeton's typical household earns $43,092 (1.6× below Parke County median $68,485; 1.7× below Indiana median $73,612), with homes at a median value of $128,900.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $43,092 — below the Indiana median ($73,612). Poverty rate 12.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $43,092 (vs Indiana $73,612) |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.6% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% (vs Indiana 4.5%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 100.0% |
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