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Bridgeton

Missouri · 11,445 residents · 14.553 sq mi
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Bridgeton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,207. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 4,105 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $175,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,445
−26%since 2000
from 15,550 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
786 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,069 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+3%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K15K16K18K1990201020202024Bridgeton
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,207
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,216 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,117
+55%since 2000
from $23,955 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$942
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(13,211)
Black9%(1,407)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(345)
Asian2.3%(353)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.8%(4,792)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59%(6,753)
Black24.3%(2,781)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(900)
Asian3.2%(368)
Other2.8%(319)
Diversity Score70%(8,016)
Diversity Score
70
+127%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+88%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeton, Missouri?

Bridgeton, Missouri has about 11,445 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeton, Missouri?

The typical household in Bridgeton, Missouri earns about $61,207 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 $175,400, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeton, Missouri?

About 28.9% 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 10.3% 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 6,334 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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