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Bridge City

Texas · 9,546 residents · 6.437 sq mi
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Bridge City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,546
+10%since 2000
from 8,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,483 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
−1%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,031
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,045 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,341
+104%since 2000
from $18,290 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,900
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+8%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(8,097)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(309)
Asian1.3%(110)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(1,061)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(7,765)
Black1%(93)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(1,042)
Asian2.8%(266)
Other0.2%(21)
Diversity Score34%(3,242)
Diversity Score
34
+177%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridge City, Texas?

Bridge City, Texas has about 9,546 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridge City, Texas?

The typical household in Bridge City, Texas earns about $87,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridge City, Texas expensive?

In Bridge City, Texas, the median home is worth about $148,900, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Bridge City, Texas?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bridge City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridge City, Texas?

About 6.4% of people in Bridge City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridge City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridge City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,512 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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