The growing population of Bridgerule....

For 180 years between 1801 and 1981 the population of Bridgerule remained fairly static.

Figures for 1911, 1921 and 1941 are missing.

Since 1981 the population has grown rapidly due to the large number of homes built in the village over recent years.

The growing population of Bridgerule

Taken from Devon County Council

Census statistics 1801 to 2001 

Year                Population

1801               332

1811               319

1821               436

1831               467

1841               497

1851               428

1861               410

1871               417

1881               370

1891               367

1901               375

1911  

1921  

1931               407

1951               423

1961               366

1971               358

1981               396

1991               518

2001               570

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