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Bridgeport

Pennsylvania · 5,015 residents · 0.659 sq mi
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Bridgeport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,527. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,500. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,015
+15%since 2000
from 4,371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,610 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 6,633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
−5%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Bridgeport
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,527
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,899 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,107
+76%since 2000
from $19,420 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,276
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
55.0% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+54%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(3,907)
Black2.5%(110)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(168)
Asian2.4%(106)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(919)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64%(3,209)
Black9.7%(487)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(907)
Asian3.2%(160)
Other2.7%(134)
Diversity Score65.6%(3,288)
Diversity Score
66
+212%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+103%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania?

Bridgeport, Pennsylvania has about 5,015 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania earns about $54,527 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgeport, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $224,500, and the typical rent is about $1,276 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania?

About 21.0% of people in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgeport, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgeport, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 723 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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