Bridgeport is a city located in Wise County Texas. Bridgeport has a 2024 population of 6,706. Bridgeport is currently growing at a rate of 2.95% annually and its population has increased by 12.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,936 in 2020.
The average household income in Bridgeport is $107,531 with a poverty rate of 1.62%. The median age in Bridgeport is 34.1 years: 33.6 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridgeport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,364 | 70.68% |
| Two or more races | 745 | 12.07% |
| Other race | 629 | 10.19% |
| Black or African American | 281 | 4.55% |
| Native American | 87 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 62 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,818 | 2.94 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 1,244 | 3.41 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Non Family | 343 | 1.04 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Female | 193 | 2.8 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Male | 38 | 5.21 | 100 | 0 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 355 | 8.31% |
| Associates Degree | 250 | 5.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 707 | 16.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 231 | 5.4% |
| High School Graduate | 1,322 | 30.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 523 | 12.24% |
| Some College | 886 | 20.73% |
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 | 2,176 | 2,012 | 704 |
| Hispanic | 1,615 | 973 | 140 |
| 2+ Races | 547 | 368 | 75 |
| Other Race | 427 | 345 | 54 |
| Black | 178 | 126 | 5 |
| Asian | 57 | 43 | 11 |
| Native American | 49 | 43 | 25 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 51.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,682 | $59,858 | $46,918 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,085 | $0 | $54,505 |
| High School Graduate | $38,537 | $40,063 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,422 | $58,580 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,473 | $42,272 | $45,324 |
| Some College | $40,357 | $39,574 | $69,226 |
$42,473
Average Earnings
$42,272
Average Male
$45,324
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.94% of Bridgeport residents speak only English, while 40.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,460 | 60 | 2.44% |
| Hispanic | 2,510 | 27 | 1.08% |
| Multiple | 721 | 3 | 0.42% |
1.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.54%
Male Poverty Rate
1.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridgeport is White, with 2.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridgeport is Multiple, with 0.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 3.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.85% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,394 | $116,858 |
| Households | $93,914 | $107,531 |
| Married Families | $103,056 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,890 | $56,873 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
218
Number of Veterans
218
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 111 |
| Vietnam | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 78 |
| 75+ | 69 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 213 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 1.09% |
| Black | 5 | 2.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
65.08%
Born in Bridgeport
81.6%
Native Born
18.4%
Foreign Born
11.42%
Non Citizen
6.98%
Naturalized
81.6% of Bridgeport residents were born in the United States, with 65.08% having been born in Texas. 11.42% 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 | 7,670 | 193 | 2.58% |
| 2028 | 7,477 | 193 | 2.65% |
| 2027 | 7,284 | 192 | 2.71% |
| 2026 | 7,092 | 193 | 2.8% |
| 2025 | 6,899 | 193 | 2.88% |
| 2024 | 6,706 | 192 | 2.95% |
| 2023 | 6,514 | 174 | 2.74% |
| 2022 | 6,340 | 218 | 3.56% |
| 2021 | 6,122 | 186 | 3.13% |
| 2020 | 5,936 | -656 | -9.95% |
| 2019 | 6,592 | 93 | 1.43% |
| 2018 | 6,499 | 184 | 2.91% |
| 2017 | 6,315 | -91 | -1.42% |
| 2016 | 6,406 | 145 | 2.32% |
| 2015 | 6,261 | 96 | 1.56% |
| 2014 | 6,165 | 72 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 6,093 | 59 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 6,034 | 26 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 6,008 | 61 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 5,947 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,309 | 728 | 20.33% |
| 1990 | 3,581 | -156 | -4.17% |
| 1980 | 3,737 | 123 | 3.4% |
| 1970 | 3,614 | 396 | 12.31% |
| 1960 | 3,218 | -4,452 | -58.04% |