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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bridge City

Louisiana · 8,323 residents · 4.18 sq mi
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Bridge City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,002. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,200. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,323
Unchangedsince 1990
from 8,327 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,991 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,992 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.7
+9%since 1990
from 27.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Bridge City
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,002
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,654 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,333
+48%since 1990
from $6,992 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.0%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$346
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
64.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
35.3% rent
2.3
−3%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(4,445)
Black42.5%(3,537)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(290)
Asian2.1%(176)
Diversity Score70.4%(5,865)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(3,546)
Black47.5%(3,950)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(371)
Asian3.9%(326)
Diversity Score72.1%(5,999)
72
+2%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−21%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridge City, Louisiana?

Bridge City, Louisiana has about 8,323 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bridge City, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bridge City, Louisiana earns about $23,002 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridge City, Louisiana expensive?

In Bridge City, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $53,200, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Bridge City, Louisiana?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bridge City, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridge City, Louisiana?

About 32.0% of people in Bridge City, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridge City, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridge City, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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