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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bridgeport

Texas · 4,309 residents · 7.843 sq mi
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Bridgeport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,016. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $57,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,309
+20%since 1990
from 3,581 in 1990
1990 – 2025
549 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 457 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
−3%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Bridgeport
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,016
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,087 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,335
+51%since 1990
from $8,828 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$502
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
67.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.2% in 1990
32.6% rent
1.8
−1%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88%(3,153)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(669)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51.9%(1,858)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(2,934)
Black2.6%(110)
Hispanic / Latino28.2%(1,215)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score55.6%(2,395)
56
+7%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.5%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
+20%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeport, Texas?

Bridgeport, Texas has about 4,309 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport, Texas?

The typical household in Bridgeport, Texas earns about $31,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgeport, Texas expensive?

In Bridgeport, Texas, the median home is worth about $57,300, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeport, Texas?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgeport, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgeport, Texas?

About 16.6% of people in Bridgeport, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgeport, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgeport, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 728 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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