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Bridgman

Michigan · 2,096 residents · 2.893 sq mi
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Bridgman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,133. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $180,000. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,096
−14%since 2000
from 2,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
48.3
+17%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bridgman
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.3%(90)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(118)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.1%(128)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.3%(132)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(88)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.4%(217)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.3%(215)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(259)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.5%(324)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414%(293)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.6%(159)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.5%(73)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,133
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,814
+37%since 2000
from $25,405 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−23%since 2009
from 3.3 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-Hispanic95.3%(2,315)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(44)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(1,883)
Black1.1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(54)
Asian2.1%(44)
Other1%(21)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.7%(137)
Puerto Rican1.2%(30)
Cuban0.5%(11)
Ancestry
German26.4%(638)
Irish13.8%(334)
English10%(242)
Italian8.1%(195)
Polish7%(170)
American5.5%(133)
Swedish3.9%(94)
Norwegian3.1%(75)
Scottish2.6%(62)
Russian2.5%(60)
French2.4%(58)
Dutch1.1%(26)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian1%(25)
Finnish0.7%(16)
British0.6%(14)
Czech0.6%(14)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(14)
Belgian0.5%(12)
Hungarian0.3%(7)
Swiss0.2%(6)
Ukrainian0.2%(6)
Welsh0.2%(6)
Croatian0.2%(5)
Lithuanian0.2%(5)
Slovene0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.4%(331)
Married39.4%(340)
Widowed5.6%(48)
Divorced16.6%(143)
Women 15+
Never married38.6%(342)
Married39.2%(347)
Widowed7.4%(66)
Divorced14.8%(131)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgman, Michigan?

Bridgman, Michigan has about 2,096 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgman, Michigan?

The typical household in Bridgman, Michigan earns about $71,133 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 $180,000, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgman, Michigan?

About 30.2% 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 8.0% of people in Bridgman, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgman, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgman, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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