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Bridger

Montana · 662 residents · 0.797 sq mi
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Bridger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,200. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
662
−11%since 2000
from 745 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
831 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
+25%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4766287819331K1990201020202024Bridger
2024788
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,103 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,058
+53%since 2000
from $17,060 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,200
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+60%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(609)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(36)
Diversity Score16.6%(110)
Diversity Score
17
+87%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridger, Montana?

Bridger, Montana has about 662 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridger, Montana?

The typical household in Bridger, Montana earns about $38,750 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 $144,200, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Bridger, Montana?

About 12.8% 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 19.5% of people in Bridger, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridger, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridger, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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