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Bridgetown

Mississippi · 3,195 residents · 2.169 sq mi
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Bridgetown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $344,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 147% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,195
+8%since 2023
from 2,955 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,473 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 1,362 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 35.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K201020202024Bridgetown
20243K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.2%(263)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.7%(87)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.4%(173)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(240)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2417.6%(563)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.5%(239)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.4%(556)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.4%(492)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.9%(315)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.2%(229)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840.9%(30)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.3%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,224
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $127,917 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,474
+3%since 2023
from $47,009 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 86.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
+8%since 2023
from 0.288 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $320,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
4.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−64.3 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−1%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,785)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(91)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other2%(58)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(3,096)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(17)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other2.2%(70)
Diversity Score
8
−45%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ecuadorian0.4%(12)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(12)
Ancestry
German22.1%(705)
Irish14.3%(456)
English12.5%(398)
American5.4%(173)
Scotch-Irish3.3%(106)
Italian3.1%(99)
French2.2%(69)
Swedish1.1%(36)
Arab0.4%(14)
Lebanese0.4%(14)
Dutch0.2%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.1 min
+2%since 2023
from 39.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 72.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
Female
54.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.4%(357)
Married64.9%(815)
Widowed1.6%(20)
Divorced5.1%(64)
Women 15+
Never married25.4%(360)
Married62%(878)
Widowed5%(71)
Divorced7.6%(107)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgetown, Mississippi?

Bridgetown, Mississippi has about 3,195 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgetown, Mississippi?

The typical household in Bridgetown, Mississippi earns about $139,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgetown, Mississippi expensive?

In Bridgetown, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $344,500.

How educated are people in Bridgetown, Mississippi?

About 39.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgetown, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgetown, Mississippi?

About 1.0% of people in Bridgetown, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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