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Bridgeport

Nebraska · 1,454 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 $45,833. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 19% 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 $88,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,454
−9%since 2000
from 1,594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,214 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+8%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bridgeport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,833
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,527 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,034
+82%since 2000
from $14,320 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
33.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+21%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(1,319)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(236)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score33%(526)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(1,103)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino21%(305)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other2.1%(30)
Diversity Score47.6%(692)
Diversity Score
48
+44%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeport, Nebraska?

Bridgeport, Nebraska has about 1,454 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bridgeport, Nebraska earns about $45,833 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 $88,600, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeport, Nebraska?

About 18.9% 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 5.2% of people in Bridgeport, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgeport, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgeport, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 127 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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