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Bridgeport

Ohio · 1,831 residents · 1.366 sq mi
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Bridgeport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,254. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 355 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,800. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,831
−16%since 2000
from 2,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,340 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+7%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bridgeport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,254
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,685 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,387
+5%since 2000
from $14,723 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$440
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+44%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score19.1%(418)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,639)
Black6.9%(127)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other3%(55)
Diversity Score23.7%(435)
Diversity Score
24
+24%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeport, Ohio?

Bridgeport, Ohio has about 1,831 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport, Ohio?

The typical household in Bridgeport, Ohio earns about $24,254 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 $55,800, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeport, Ohio?

About 9.8% 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 32.6% 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 487 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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