Bridgeton is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. Bridgeton has a 2024 population of 11,205. Bridgeton is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,427 in 2020.
The average household income in Bridgeton is $98,720 with a poverty rate of 12.02%. The median age in Bridgeton is 42.1 years: 40.4 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridgeton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,925 | 60.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,687 | 23.63% |
| Other race | 887 | 7.8% |
| Two or more races | 535 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 220 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 118 | 1.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,589 | 2.41 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Married | 1,848 | 2.95 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Non Family | 1,413 | 1.29 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Female | 908 | 2.98 | 25.2 | 74.8 |
| Male | 420 | 2.59 | 21.7 | 78.3 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.41
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 | 405 | 4.93% |
| Associates Degree | 463 | 5.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,923 | 23.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,049 | 12.76% |
| High School Graduate | 2,439 | 29.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 381 | 4.64% |
| Some College | 1,560 | 18.98% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,354 | 4,979 | 1,965 |
| Black | 1,772 | 1,716 | 869 |
| Hispanic | 832 | 496 | 39 |
| Other Race | 567 | 333 | 0 |
| Asian | 196 | 183 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 135 | 129 | 30 |
| Native American | 78 | 53 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 49.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,643 | $76,808 | $55,883 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,468 | $79,368 | $81,094 |
| High School Graduate | $26,738 | $0 | $26,845 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,250 | $33,088 | $22,750 |
| Overall | $48,691 | $50,166 | $47,487 |
| Some College | $43,420 | $50,201 | $33,821 |
$48,691
Average Earnings
$50,166
Average Male
$47,487
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.51% of Bridgeton residents speak only English, while 16.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,336 | 667 | 49.93% |
| Other | 887 | 406 | 45.77% |
| Black | 2,572 | 270 | 10.5% |
| White | 6,470 | 270 | 4.17% |
| Multiple | 491 | 181 | 36.86% |
| Native | 118 | 3 | 2.54% |
12.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.16%
Male Poverty Rate
14.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridgeton is Hispanic, with 49.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridgeton is Native, with 2.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.95% |
| High School | 12.79% |
| Some College | 8.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.69% |
| Female Employed | 6.47% |
| Male Employed | 3.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,270 | $107,833 |
| Households | $73,320 | $98,720 |
| Married Families | $118,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,963 | $65,315 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
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
701
Number of Veterans
507
Male Veterans
194
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 203 |
| First Gulf War | 72 |
| Second Gulf War | 64 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 263 |
| 65 to 74 | 191 |
| 55 to 64 | 133 |
| 35 to 54 | 99 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 416 | 7.27% |
| Black | 239 | 11.9% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 4.43% |
| Native American | 28 | 30.11% |
| Asian | 10 | 4.63% |
| Other Race | 5 | 0.88% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
67.14%
Born in Bridgeton
87.09%
Native Born
12.91%
Foreign Born
9.07%
Non Citizen
3.83%
Naturalized
87.09% of Bridgeton residents were born in the United States, with 67.14% having been born in Missouri. 9.07% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,928 | -56 | -0.51% |
| 2028 | 10,984 | -55 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 11,039 | -55 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 11,094 | -56 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 11,150 | -55 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 11,205 | -56 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 11,261 | -79 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 11,340 | -63 | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 11,403 | -24 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 11,427 | -112 | -0.97% |
| 2019 | 11,539 | -26 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 11,565 | -43 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 11,608 | -42 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 11,650 | -85 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 11,735 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 11,740 | 92 | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 11,648 | 50 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 11,598 | 45 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 11,553 | 39 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 11,514 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,550 | -2,229 | -12.54% |
| 1990 | 17,779 | -666 | -3.61% |
| 1980 | 18,445 | -1,547 | -7.74% |
| 1970 | 19,992 | 12,172 | 155.65% |
| 1960 | 7,820 | -3,108 | -28.44% |