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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bridgeton

Missouri · 15,550 residents · 14.553 sq mi
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Bridgeton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,216. Population has declined 13% since 1990. Median home value is $109,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,550
−13%since 1990
from 17,779 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,069 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 1,222 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.2
+8%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,216
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,619 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,955
+39%since 1990
from $17,245 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $499 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(16,881)
Black3.6%(641)
Hispanic / Latino1%(181)
Asian1.1%(195)
Diversity Score14.4%(2,557)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(13,211)
Black9%(1,407)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(345)
Asian2.3%(353)
Diversity Score30.8%(4,792)
Diversity Score
31
+114%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 23.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.8%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
−29%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeton, Missouri?

Bridgeton, Missouri has about 15,550 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bridgeton, Missouri?

The typical household in Bridgeton, Missouri earns about $49,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgeton, Missouri expensive?

In Bridgeton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $109,900, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeton, Missouri?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgeton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgeton, Missouri?

About 4.9% of people in Bridgeton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgeton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgeton, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,229 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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