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Bridgeport

Ohio · 1,523 residents (2025 est.) · 1.366 sq mi
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Bridgeport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,125. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 733 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,200. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,453
−34%since 2000
from 2,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,064 / sq mi
−30%since 2009
from 1,513 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+15%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,523 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bridgeport
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(84)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.3%(34)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.1%(89)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.5%(94)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.4%(107)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.7%(214)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.9%(86)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.8%(201)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.9%(304)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.5%(153)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.3%(48)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.7%(39)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,125
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,685 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,422
+100%since 2000
from $14,723 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
−4%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−11%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
68
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

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,979)
Black7.5%(165)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,223)
Black3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(65)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other8.1%(118)
Diversity Score
35
+32%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 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
Guatemalan2.4%(35)
Mexican1.8%(26)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.2%(3)
Ancestry
Irish16.8%(244)
German14.2%(207)
Italian13.3%(193)
English9.8%(142)
Polish5.8%(85)
Scottish5%(73)
American3.1%(45)
Arab1.2%(17)
Swedish1%(14)
Welsh0.9%(13)
Romanian0.8%(12)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.7%(10)
Slovak0.6%(9)
Hungarian0.6%(8)
Egyptian0.4%(6)
Lebanese0.3%(4)
Swiss0.2%(3)
Austrian0.1%(2)
Croatian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.9%(261)
Married40.2%(270)
Widowed5.1%(34)
Divorced15.8%(106)
Women 15+
Never married16.3%(94)
Married44.2%(254)
Widowed7.1%(41)
Divorced32.3%(186)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeport, Ohio?

Bridgeport, Ohio has about 1,453 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport, Ohio?

The typical household in Bridgeport, Ohio earns about $54,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgeport, Ohio expensive?

In Bridgeport, Ohio, the median home is worth about $94,200, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeport, Ohio?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgeport, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgeport, Ohio?

About 16.3% of people in Bridgeport, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgeport, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgeport, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 865 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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