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Bridgeport

Nebraska · 1,594 residents · 1.198 sq mi
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Bridgeport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,527. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,594
+1%since 1990
from 1,581 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,331 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,320 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.3
+2%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bridgeport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,527
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,170 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,320
+31%since 1990
from $10,964 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.0%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$367
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
26.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−10%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,500)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(169)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score31.7%(502)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(1,319)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(236)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score33%(526)
Diversity Score
33
+4%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 17.9 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 Bridgeport, Nebraska?

Bridgeport, Nebraska has about 1,594 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bridgeport, Nebraska earns about $29,527 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgeport, Nebraska expensive?

In Bridgeport, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $47,000, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeport, Nebraska?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgeport, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgeport, Nebraska?

About 12.0% of people in Bridgeport, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgeport, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgeport, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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