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Bridgeport

West Virginia · 9,336 residents · 10.599 sq mi
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Bridgeport is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,295. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 75% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,336
+28%since 2000
from 7,306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
881 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+2%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Bridgeport
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,295
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,310 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,178
+72%since 2000
from $25,132 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,132
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
28.4% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(8,319)
Black1.1%(105)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(255)
Asian2.9%(269)
Other1.3%(119)
Diversity Score19.5%(1,824)
Diversity Score
20
+122%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeport, West Virginia?

Bridgeport, West Virginia has about 9,336 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bridgeport, West Virginia earns about $84,295 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 $229,500, and the typical rent is about $1,132 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeport, West Virginia?

About 55.0% 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 4.8% 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 2,597 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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