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Bridger

Montana · 709 residents (2025 est.) · 0.797 sq mi
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Bridger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,891. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $250,000. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 126%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
788
+6%since 2000
from 745 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
989 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+21%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:709 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4766287819331K1990201020202024Bridger
2024788
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,891
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,103 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,568
+67%since 2000
from $17,060 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+47%since 2010
from 0.316 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,000
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+151%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(707)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(66)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(718)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(63)
Diversity Score20.4%(161)
Diversity Score
20
+130%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 64.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridger, Montana?

Bridger, Montana has about 788 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridger, Montana?

The typical household in Bridger, Montana earns about $42,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridger, Montana expensive?

In Bridger, Montana, the median home is worth about $250,000, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Bridger, Montana?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bridger, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridger, Montana?

About 15.0% of people in Bridger, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridger, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridger, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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