Bridger is a CDP located in Meade County South Dakota. Bridger has a 2024 population of 88. Bridger is currently growing at a rate of 8.64% annually and its population has increased by 62.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 54 in 2020.
The average household income in Bridger is $12,011 with a poverty rate of 90.67%. The median age in Bridger is 15.1 years: 9.2 years for males, and 29.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridger was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 75 | 100% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19 | 3.95 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Female | 19 | 3.95 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Married | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.95
Average Family Size
3.95
Average Household Size
42.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 16.13% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 32.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4 | 12.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 12 | 38.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 0 | 0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 31 | 26 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 83.87%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 12.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $4,000 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$4,000
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$4,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.06% of Bridger residents speak only English, while 41.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 41.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 75 | 68 | 90.67% |
90.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
90.32%
Male Poverty Rate
90.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridger is Native, with 90.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridger is Native, with 90.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 100%. Among those working part-time, it was 83.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 100%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 100% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 100% |
| Some College | 80% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 66.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $10,417 | $12,011 |
| Households | $10,417 | $12,011 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
100.0%
Male Marriage Rate
13.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 8 | 25.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.5%
Labor Force Participation
19.4%
Employment Rate
45.5%
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
97.33%
Born in Bridger
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Bridger residents were born in the United States, with 97.33% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88 | 7 | 8.64% |
| 2023 | 81 | 6 | 8% |
| 2022 | 75 | 23 | 44.23% |
| 2021 | 52 | -2 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 54 | 0 | 0% |