Bridge City is a CDP located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Bridge City has a 2024 population of 6,784. Bridge City is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually but its population has increased by 5.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,409 in 2020.
The average household income in Bridge City is $58,415 with a poverty rate of 28.98%. The median age in Bridge City is 32.7 years: 32.3 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridge City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,289 | 47.56% |
| White | 2,282 | 33% |
| Other race | 1,122 | 16.22% |
| Two or more races | 218 | 3.15% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,582 | 2.64 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Non Family | 1,040 | 1.13 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Married | 753 | 2.87 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Female | 576 | 5.01 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Male | 213 | 2.74 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
60.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 667 | 15.55% |
| Associates Degree | 373 | 8.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 183 | 4.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 1.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,673 | 39.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 428 | 9.98% |
| Some College | 894 | 20.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,873 | 1,445 | 126 |
| White | 1,399 | 956 | 120 |
| Hispanic | 974 | 760 | 8 |
| Other Race | 497 | 407 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 59 | 8 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,665 | $47,396 | $27,065 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,287 | $57,172 | $13,833 |
| Overall | $36,707 | $49,787 | $32,865 |
| Some College | $40,135 | $58,059 | $35,200 |
$36,707
Average Earnings
$49,787
Average Male
$32,865
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.85% of Bridge City residents speak only English, while 25.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,198 | 981 | 30.68% |
| Hispanic | 1,835 | 772 | 42.07% |
| Other | 1,122 | 684 | 60.96% |
| White | 1,768 | 232 | 13.12% |
| Multiple | 218 | 10 | 4.59% |
| Native | 5 | 5 | 100% |
28.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.64%
Male Poverty Rate
39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridge City is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridge City is Multiple, with 4.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.06% |
| Some College | 22.49% |
| High School | 11.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 15.53% |
| Male Employed | 6.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,628 | $63,997 |
| Households | $50,282 | $58,415 |
| Married Families | $77,773 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,598 | $42,608 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
213
Number of Veterans
147
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 112 |
| Vietnam | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 84 |
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 5.51% |
| Black | 80 | 3.76% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 19.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.1%
Born in Bridge City
83.63%
Native Born
16.37%
Foreign Born
13.46%
Non Citizen
2.91%
Naturalized
83.63% of Bridge City residents were born in the United States, with 75.1% having been born in Louisiana. 13.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,784 | -66 | -0.96% |
| 2023 | 6,850 | -66 | -0.95% |
| 2022 | 6,916 | -626 | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 7,542 | 1,133 | 17.68% |
| 2020 | 6,409 | -193 | -2.92% |
| 2019 | 6,602 | -292 | -4.24% |
| 2018 | 6,894 | -63 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 6,957 | 294 | 4.41% |
| 2016 | 6,663 | -364 | -5.18% |
| 2015 | 7,027 | -136 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 7,163 | -226 | -3.06% |
| 2013 | 7,389 | -589 | -7.38% |
| 2012 | 7,978 | -817 | -9.29% |
| 2011 | 8,795 | 1,089 | 14.13% |
| 2010 | 7,706 | 0 | 0% |