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Bridgeport

West Virginia · 9,427 residents (2025 est.) · 10.599 sq mi
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Bridgeport is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,022. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $291,600. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,252
+27%since 2000
from 7,306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
873 / sq mi
+20%since 2009
from 730 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+7%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,427 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Bridgeport
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.7%(253)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(432)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(483)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.4%(409)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(371)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.8%(1,458)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.3%(1,136)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.2%(1,219)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(1,318)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.6%(1,164)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.4%(689)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.5%(320)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,022
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,310 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,374
+120%since 2000
from $25,132 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
−1%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,105
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+9%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
63
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(6,998)
Black1.2%(91)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(94)
Asian1.1%(77)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(8,190)
Black1.9%(178)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(400)
Asian3.8%(348)
Other1.5%(136)
Diversity Score
27
+35%since 2009
from 20 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.6%(151)
Spaniard0.8%(73)
Venezuelan0.2%(21)
Mexican0.2%(18)
Asian origin
Chinese1.5%(137)
Filipino1.4%(128)
Vietnamese0.5%(48)
Asian Indian0.4%(35)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English25.4%(2,346)
Irish18.5%(1,716)
German15.4%(1,421)
Italian13.7%(1,272)
American5.1%(472)
Polish4.3%(396)
Scottish2.9%(271)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(155)
Nigerian1.5%(139)
Greek1.2%(107)
French0.8%(71)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.7%(67)
Lithuanian0.7%(65)
Arab0.5%(46)
Lebanese0.5%(46)
Slovak0.5%(46)
Slovene0.4%(38)
Welsh0.4%(35)
British0.3%(30)
Bulgarian0.3%(30)
Croatian0.3%(28)
Norwegian0.3%(25)
Austrian0.2%(19)
Czech0.2%(19)
Russian0.2%(14)
Dutch0.1%(13)
Swedish0.1%(12)
Swiss0.1%(12)
Ukrainian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 84.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.5%(1,101)
Married57.6%(2,076)
Widowed4.4%(157)
Divorced7.5%(271)
Women 15+
Never married29.6%(1,325)
Married45.4%(2,033)
Widowed17.4%(779)
Divorced7.6%(342)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeport, West Virginia?

Bridgeport, West Virginia has about 9,252 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport, West Virginia?

The typical household in Bridgeport, West Virginia earns about $100,022 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgeport, West Virginia expensive?

In Bridgeport, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $291,600, and the typical rent is about $1,105 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeport, West Virginia?

About 53.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgeport, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgeport, West Virginia?

About 3.9% of people in Bridgeport, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgeport, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgeport, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,513 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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