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 $108,629 with a poverty rate of 5.44%. The median age in Bridgeport is 33.9 years: 33.5 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridgeport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,985 | 82.48% |
| Other race | 306 | 5.06% |
| Black or African American | 305 | 5.05% |
| Two or more races | 287 | 4.75% |
| Native American | 104 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.84% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,747 | 3.08 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 1,071 | 3.59 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Non Family | 373 | 1.35 | 44 | 56 |
| Female | 204 | 3.39 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 99 | 3.33 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
3.46
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 256 | 6.43% |
| Associates Degree | 290 | 7.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 757 | 19.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 329 | 8.27% |
| High School Graduate | 1,079 | 27.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 362 | 9.1% |
| Some College | 906 | 22.77% |
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 | 2,240 | 2,117 | 913 |
| Hispanic | 1,284 | 836 | 81 |
| 2+ Races | 257 | 191 | 42 |
| Black | 216 | 181 | 6 |
| Other Race | 204 | 146 | 0 |
| Native American | 65 | 60 | 44 |
| Asian | 51 | 35 | 0 |
| 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 67.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,918 | $95,876 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,651 | $0 | $73,495 |
| High School Graduate | $39,596 | $56,449 | $23,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,607 | $59,135 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,705 | $59,083 | $42,316 |
| Some College | $41,817 | $39,180 | $46,726 |
$56,705
Average Earnings
$59,083
Average Male
$42,316
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.74% of Bridgeport residents speak only English, while 31.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,076 | 184 | 5.98% |
| Hispanic | 2,030 | 110 | 5.42% |
| Multiple | 244 | 3 | 1.23% |
5.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.77%
Male Poverty Rate
6.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridgeport is White, with 5.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridgeport is Multiple, with 1.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.33% |
| High School | 5.41% |
| Some College | 0.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.54% |
| Male Employed | 3.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,167 | $118,475 |
| Households | $96,231 | $108,629 |
| Married Families | $113,058 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,542 | $52,515 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
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
166
Number of Veterans
166
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 4.45% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.01% |
| Black | 6 | 2.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
66.89%
Born in Bridgeport
86.17%
Native Born
13.83%
Foreign Born
8.31%
Non Citizen
5.53%
Naturalized
86.17% of Bridgeport residents were born in the United States, with 66.89% having been born in Texas. 8.31% 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% |