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Bridgeport

Texas · 5,923 residents · 7.843 sq mi
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Bridgeport has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,192. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $140,600. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,923
+37%since 2000
from 4,309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
755 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+4%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Bridgeport
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,192
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,016 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,216
+74%since 2000
from $13,335 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,600
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(2,934)
Black2.6%(110)
Hispanic / Latino28.2%(1,215)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(2,395)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(2,750)
Black2.7%(157)
Hispanic / Latino46.4%(2,751)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other1.4%(83)
Diversity Score68.4%(4,050)
Diversity Score
68
+23%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
19.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.7%
−53.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeport, Texas?

Bridgeport, Texas has about 5,923 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport, Texas?

The typical household in Bridgeport, Texas earns about $66,192 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 $140,600, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeport, Texas?

About 19.4% 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 10.4% 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 2,342 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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