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Bridgeport

Alabama · 2,264 residents · 4.328 sq mi
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Bridgeport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,065. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 464 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,400. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,264
−17%since 2000
from 2,728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.6
+11%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bridgeport
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.1%(137)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(112)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.6%(150)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.2%(118)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(145)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.2%(276)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.4%(259)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.7%(266)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.5%(329)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.2%(298)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.7%(128)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(46)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,065
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,981 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,799
+38%since 2000
from $15,779 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$328
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−6%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(2,367)
Black8%(219)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(36)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(1,851)
Black8.4%(190)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(32)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other3.7%(84)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(50)
Ancestry
American25.3%(566)
English8%(179)
Irish6.2%(139)
German4.5%(100)
British1.6%(36)
Welsh0.7%(16)
Dutch0.7%(15)
Italian0.6%(14)
Polish0.5%(11)
Swiss0.3%(7)
French0.3%(6)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married43.8%(397)
Married38.1%(345)
Widowed2.9%(26)
Divorced15.2%(138)
Women 15+
Never married26.4%(239)
Married38.3%(347)
Widowed17.1%(155)
Divorced18.1%(164)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeport, Alabama?

Bridgeport, Alabama has about 2,264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport, Alabama?

The typical household in Bridgeport, Alabama earns about $33,065 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgeport, Alabama expensive?

In Bridgeport, Alabama, the median home is worth about $64,400, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeport, Alabama?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgeport, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgeport, Alabama?

About 27.8% of people in Bridgeport, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgeport, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgeport, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 672 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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