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 $62,375 with a poverty rate of 25.46%. The median age in Bridge City is 33.7 years: 32.5 years for males, and 34.8 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 | 2,959 | 40.77% |
| White | 2,258 | 31.11% |
| Other race | 1,519 | 20.93% |
| Two or more races | 479 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,787 | 2.57 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Non Family | 1,207 | 1.19 | 69 | 31 |
| Married | 801 | 2.95 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Female | 562 | 4.85 | 31 | 69 |
| Male | 217 | 2.99 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
63.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 647 | 14.36% |
| Associates Degree | 426 | 9.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 203 | 4.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 116 | 2.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,740 | 38.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 386 | 8.57% |
| Some College | 987 | 21.91% |
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 | 1,693 | 1,324 | 178 |
| White | 1,398 | 1,026 | 121 |
| Hispanic | 1,324 | 1,039 | 20 |
| Other Race | 658 | 512 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 341 | 255 | 11 |
| Asian | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 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 black people with a rate of 10.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,103 | $51,875 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,279 | $0 | $70,175 |
| High School Graduate | $37,019 | $43,750 | $33,447 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $56,148 | $57,778 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,906 | $49,668 | $36,059 |
| Some College | $44,444 | $60,993 | $37,157 |
$39,906
Average Earnings
$49,668
Average Male
$36,059
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.26% of Bridge City residents speak only English, while 31.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,519 | 888 | 58.46% |
| Hispanic | 2,391 | 868 | 36.3% |
| Black | 2,883 | 686 | 23.79% |
| White | 1,761 | 201 | 11.41% |
| Multiple | 479 | 36 | 7.52% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
25.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.28%
Male Poverty Rate
32.92%
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 7.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.56% |
| Some College | 21.3% |
| High School | 11.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.51% |
| Female Employed | 5.74% |
| Male Employed | 4.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,901 | $72,715 |
| Households | $55,728 | $62,375 |
| Married Families | $87,310 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,867 | $44,910 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
233
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
116
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 107 |
| Vietnam | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 113 |
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 8.4% |
| Black | 49 | 2.36% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 7.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
12.3%
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
72.1%
Born in Bridge City
79.91%
Native Born
20.09%
Foreign Born
15.29%
Non Citizen
4.79%
Naturalized
79.91% of Bridge City residents were born in the United States, with 72.1% having been born in Louisiana. 15.29% 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% |