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Bridgeport

West Virginia · 8,149 residents · 10.599 sq mi
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Bridgeport is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,318. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $181,500. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 73% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,149
+12%since 2000
from 7,306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
769 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+4%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Bridgeport
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,318
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,310 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,759
+34%since 2000
from $25,132 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+15%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score8.8%(643)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(7,667)
Black1.1%(91)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(135)
Asian1.8%(149)
Other2%(164)
Diversity Score15.8%(1,284)
Diversity Score
16
+79%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.9%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeport, West Virginia?

Bridgeport, West Virginia has about 8,149 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bridgeport, West Virginia earns about $66,318 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 $181,500, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeport, West Virginia?

About 36.7% 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 5.0% 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 1,410 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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