Bridge City, Louisiana Population 2022
Bridge City is a city located in Louisiana. Bridge City has a 2020 population of 6,602. Bridge City is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -14.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,706 in 2010.
The average household income in Bridge City is $44,501 with a poverty rate of 26.53%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $928 per month, and the median house value is $95,500. The median age in Bridge City is 33.6 years, 31.6 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
Bridge City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridge Citywas:
- Black or African American: 46.82%
- White: 40.38%
- Other race: 7.92%
- Asian: 3.11%
- Two or more races: 1.65%
- Native American: 0.12%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,091 | 46.82% |
| White | 2,666 | 40.38% |
| Some Other Race | 523 | 7.92% |
| Asian | 205 | 3.11% |
| Two or More Races | 109 | 1.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.12% |
Bridge City Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,499 | 2.56 | 59.2 |
| Non Family | 939 | 1.18 | 63.2 |
| Married | 775 | 3.16 | 79.1 |
| Female | 609 | 3.86 | 40.7 |
| Male | 176 | 2.82 | 14.8 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 535 | 12.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 515 | 12.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,683 | 40.61% |
| Some College | 975 | 23.53% |
| Associates Degree | 176 | 4.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 220 | 5.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 0.97% |
Bridge City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,658 | 1,334 | 122 |
| White | 1,524 | 1,207 | 121 |
| Hispanic | 679 | 393 | 17 |
| Other Race | 384 | 209 | 17 |
| Asian | 177 | 54 | |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 70 | |
| Native American | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.94%.
Bridge City Language by Age
Bridge City Language
77.10% of Bridge City residents speak only English, while 22.90% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.67% of the population.
Bridge City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,932 | 845 | 28.82% |
| White | 2,110 | 563 | 26.68% |
| Hispanic | 1,047 | 253 | 24.16% |
| Multiple | 109 | 46 | 42.20% |
| Other | 23 | NaN% |
26.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.04%
Male Poverty Rate
30.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bridge City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridge City is Multiple, with 42.20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridge City is Hispanic, with 24.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.58%.
Bridge City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Bridge City Married by Age and Sex
Bridge City Marriage
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 55-64.
Bridge City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 8.13% |
| Black | 59 | 2.98% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 22.86% |
Bridge City Veterans by Education
16.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.22%
Born in Bridge City
85.22%
Native Born
14.78%
Foreign Born
11.71%
Non Citizen
3.07%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.22% of Bridge City residents were born in the United States, with 75.22% having been born in Louisiana. 11.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,602 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 6,602 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 6,602 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 6,602 | -292 | -4.24% |
| 2018 | 6,894 | -63 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 6,957 | 294 | 4.41% |
| 2016 | 6,663 | -364 | -5.18% |
| 2015 | 7,027 | -136 | -1.90% |
| 2014 | 7,163 | -226 | -3.06% |
| 2013 | 7,389 | -589 | -7.38% |
| 2012 | 7,978 | -817 | -9.29% |
| 2011 | 8,795 | 1,089 | 14.13% |
| 2010 | 7,706 | 0.00% |