Bridge City is a city located in Orange County Texas. Bridge City has a 2024 population of 9,703. Bridge City is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 1.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,553 in 2020.
The average household income in Bridge City is $123,434 with a poverty rate of 7.1%. The median age in Bridge City is 34.6 years: 37.7 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridge City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,983 | 83.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,183 | 12.39% |
| Asian | 225 | 2.36% |
| Other race | 153 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.05% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,340 | 2.86 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 2,254 | 3.4 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 738 | 1.11 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Female | 266 | 2.5 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Male | 82 | 4.88 | 100 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 444 | 7.57% |
| Associates Degree | 560 | 9.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,325 | 22.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 361 | 6.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,815 | 30.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84 | 1.43% |
| Some College | 1,280 | 21.81% |
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 | 4,949 | 4,578 | 1,303 |
| Hispanic | 706 | 549 | 286 |
| 2+ Races | 545 | 475 | 233 |
| Other Race | 153 | 66 | 30 |
| Asian | 126 | 126 | 84 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 2 |
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 asian people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,324 | $76,833 | $63,684 |
| Graduate Degree | $120,994 | $232,917 | $70,662 |
| High School Graduate | $60,631 | $65,774 | $50,589 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,480 | $77,272 | $54,569 |
| Some College | $61,728 | $91,461 | $42,902 |
$68,480
Average Earnings
$77,272
Average Male
$54,569
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.56% of Bridge City residents speak only English, while 11.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,785 | 658 | 8.45% |
| Asian | 225 | 20 | 8.89% |
7.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.2%
Male Poverty Rate
7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridge City is Asian, with 8.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridge City is White, with 8.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.73% |
| High School | 9.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.28% |
| Male Employed | 1.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,938 | $136,295 |
| Households | $103,256 | $123,434 |
| Married Families | $135,302 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,237 | $74,670 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.0%
Male Marriage Rate
64.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
319
Number of Veterans
319
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 99 |
| Vietnam | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 171 |
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 319 | 5.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.7%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
67.09%
Born in Bridge City
96.66%
Native Born
3.34%
Foreign Born
2.61%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
96.66% of Bridge City residents were born in the United States, with 67.09% having been born in Texas. 2.61% 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 | 9,891 | 37 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 9,854 | 38 | 0.39% |
| 2027 | 9,816 | 38 | 0.39% |
| 2026 | 9,778 | 37 | 0.38% |
| 2025 | 9,741 | 38 | 0.39% |
| 2024 | 9,703 | 37 | 0.38% |
| 2023 | 9,666 | 78 | 0.81% |
| 2022 | 9,588 | 58 | 0.61% |
| 2021 | 9,530 | -23 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 9,553 | 1,759 | 22.57% |
| 2019 | 7,794 | -63 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 7,857 | -224 | -2.77% |
| 2017 | 8,081 | 52 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 8,029 | 204 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 7,825 | -7 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 7,832 | 14 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 7,818 | -39 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 7,857 | -9 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 7,866 | 37 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 7,829 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,651 | 617 | 7.68% |
| 1990 | 8,034 | 367 | 4.79% |
| 1980 | 7,667 | 2,990 | 63.93% |
| 1960 | 4,677 | -5,214 | -52.71% |