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Bridgman

Michigan · 2,291 residents · 2.893 sq mi
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Bridgman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,909. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $154,200. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,291
−6%since 2000
from 2,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
792 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+7%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bridgman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,909
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,059
−5%since 2000
from $25,405 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+15%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,315)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(44)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(179)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(2,115)
Black1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(85)
Asian1%(22)
Other0.6%(14)
Diversity Score15.3%(351)
Diversity Score
15
+108%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgman, Michigan?

Bridgman, Michigan has about 2,291 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgman, Michigan?

The typical household in Bridgman, Michigan earns about $50,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgman, Michigan expensive?

In Bridgman, Michigan, the median home is worth about $154,200, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgman, Michigan?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgman, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgman, Michigan?

About 16.1% of people in Bridgman, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgman, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgman, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 149 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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