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Bridgeport

Michigan · 6,884 residents · 8.401 sq mi
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Bridgeport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,071. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $98,800. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,884
−12%since 2000
from 7,849 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
819 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 934 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Bridgeport
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,071
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,515 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,286
+33%since 2000
from $19,797 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+5%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(4,616)
Black28.4%(2,229)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(808)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.8%(5,322)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(3,299)
Black33.9%(2,334)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(912)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other4.6%(319)
Diversity Score79.5%(5,470)
Diversity Score
79
+17%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+19.9 ptssince 2017
from 65.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeport, Michigan?

Bridgeport, Michigan has about 6,884 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport, Michigan?

The typical household in Bridgeport, Michigan earns about $51,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgeport, Michigan expensive?

In Bridgeport, Michigan, the median home is worth about $98,800, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeport, Michigan?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgeport, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgeport, Michigan?

About 23.8% of people in Bridgeport, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgeport, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgeport, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,685 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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