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Bridgeport

Ohio · 1,582 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 $43,571. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 604 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,900. Households here earn about 25% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,582
−28%since 2000
from 2,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,158 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+1%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bridgeport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,571
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,685 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,407
+59%since 2000
from $14,723 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(1,319)
Black6.8%(108)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(22)
Asian1%(16)
Other5.5%(87)
Diversity Score33.7%(533)
Diversity Score
34
+76%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+77%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeport, Ohio?

Bridgeport, Ohio has about 1,582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport, Ohio?

The typical household in Bridgeport, Ohio earns about $43,571 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 $71,900, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeport, Ohio?

About 12.4% 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 17.7% 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 736 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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