State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
527.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.35%
Growth Since 2010
-5.67%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Bridgeport, Alabama Population 2021
2,281
Bridgeport is a city located in Jackson County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 2,281, it is the 166th largest city in Alabama and the 7143rd largest city in the United States . Bridgeport is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -5.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,418 in 2010. Bridgeport reached it's highest population of 2,436 in 2010. Spanning over 4 miles, Bridgeport has a population density of 527 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bridgeport is $40,345 with a poverty rate of 28.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $340 per month, and the median house value is $64,500. The median age in Bridgeport is 43.4 years, 39.7 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
Bridgeport Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridgeport was:
- White: 92.26%
- Black or African American: 5.18%
- Native American: 2.23%
- Two or more races: 0.33%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Bridgeport, Alabama is 2,281 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,305.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,418.
Bridgeport, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,943 | 92.26% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 5.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 | 2.23% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.33% |
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Bridgeport Population by Race
Bridgeport Population Pyramid $2021
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Bridgeport Population by Age
Bridgeport Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,031 | 2.04 | 64.4 |
| Non Family | 445 | 1.14 | 57.5 |
| Married | 354 | 2.62 | 83.3 |
| Female | 170 | 3.12 | 30 |
| Male | 62 | 2.29 | 100 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
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Bridgeport Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 4.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 250 | 15.66% |
| High School Graduate | 714 | 44.74% |
| Some College | 293 | 18.36% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 10.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 6.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 0.56% |
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Bridgeport Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bridgeport Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,393 | 1,128 | 110 |
| Black | 109 | 88 | |
| Native American | 47 | 17 | |
| Hispanic | 40 | 40 | |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.90%.
Bridgeport Educational Attainment by Race
Bridgeport Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bridgeport Language by Age
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Bridgeport Language
99.75% of Bridgeport residents speak only English, while 0.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.25% of the population.
Bridgeport Language
Bridgeport Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,903 | 588 | 30.90% |
| Black | 109 | 18 | 16.51% |
28.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.40%
Male Poverty Rate
30.79%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bridgeport
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridgeport is White, with 30.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridgeport is Black, with 16.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.29%.
Bridgeport Poverty
Bridgeport Poverty Rate by Education
Bridgeport Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Bridgeport Married by Age and Sex
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Bridgeport Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Bridgeport Marital Status by Race
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Bridgeport Marital Status
Bridgeport Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 111 | 7.20% |
| Black | 7 | 6.42% |
Bridgeport Veterans by Race
Bridgeport Veterans by Education
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3.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bridgeport Veterans by Education
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45.8%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
Bridgeport Employment by Age
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Bridgeport Employment by Race
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Bridgeport Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.10%
Native Born
1.90%
Foreign Born
1.90%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.10% of Bridgeport residents were born in the United States, with 50.09% having been born in Alabama. 1.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Bridgeport Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,281 | -8 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 2,289 | -8 | -0.35% |
| 2019 | 2,297 | -8 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 2,305 | -16 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 2,321 | -12 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 2,333 | -16 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 2,349 | -23 | -0.97% |
| 2014 | 2,372 | -24 | -1.00% |
| 2013 | 2,396 | -12 | -0.50% |
| 2012 | 2,408 | -13 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 2,421 | -15 | -0.62% |
| 2010 | 2,436 | 0.00% |