Bridgeport is a borough located in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. Bridgeport has a 2024 population of 5,406. Bridgeport is currently growing at a rate of 1.81% annually and its population has increased by 7.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,020 in 2020.
The average household income in Bridgeport is $102,938 with a poverty rate of 18.57%. The median age in Bridgeport is 31.4 years: 31.2 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridgeport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,953 | 79.06% |
| Two or more races | 614 | 12.28% |
| Black or African American | 227 | 4.54% |
| Other race | 125 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 81 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,000 | 2.5 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Non Family | 853 | 1.32 | 27 | 73 |
| Married | 759 | 3.28 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 352 | 3.57 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Male | 36 | 3.42 | 11.1 | 88.9 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
48.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 3.56% |
| Associates Degree | 235 | 7.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 889 | 29.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 591 | 19.47% |
| High School Graduate | 823 | 27.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 1.58% |
| Some College | 341 | 11.24% |
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 | 2,149 | 2,037 | 1,027 |
| Hispanic | 345 | 311 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 281 | 281 | 231 |
| Black | 198 | 198 | 128 |
| Other Race | 125 | 125 | 53 |
| Asian | 45 | 35 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 82.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,305 | $52,125 | $91,641 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,125 | $66,515 | $113,742 |
| High School Graduate | $33,065 | $55,281 | $20,771 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,419 | $56,838 | $53,914 |
| Some College | $56,131 | $57,107 | $52,819 |
$56,419
Average Earnings
$56,838
Average Male
$53,914
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.43% of Bridgeport residents speak only English, while 23.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 852 | 502 | 58.92% |
| White | 3,208 | 252 | 7.86% |
| Black | 226 | 98 | 43.36% |
| Multiple | 614 | 76 | 12.38% |
| Other | 125 | 40 | 32% |
18.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.19%
Male Poverty Rate
24.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridgeport is Hispanic, with 58.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridgeport is White, with 7.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.81% |
| Some College | 14.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.18% |
| Female Employed | 13.38% |
| Male Employed | 4.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,904 | $109,366 |
| Households | $79,887 | $102,938 |
| Married Families | $145,729 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,635 | $83,202 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
75
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 1.97% |
| Black | 17 | 7.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80.4%
Labor Force Participation
76.5%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
65.76%
Born in Bridgeport
84.9%
Native Born
15.1%
Foreign Born
6.32%
Non Citizen
8.78%
Naturalized
84.9% of Bridgeport residents were born in the United States, with 65.76% having been born in Pennsylvania. 6.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,890 | 97 | 1.67% |
| 2028 | 5,793 | 97 | 1.7% |
| 2027 | 5,696 | 96 | 1.71% |
| 2026 | 5,600 | 97 | 1.76% |
| 2025 | 5,503 | 97 | 1.79% |
| 2024 | 5,406 | 96 | 1.81% |
| 2023 | 5,310 | 244 | 4.82% |
| 2022 | 5,066 | 18 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 5,048 | 28 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 5,020 | 453 | 9.92% |
| 2019 | 4,567 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 4,581 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 4,585 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 4,580 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 4,577 | -15 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 4,592 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 4,589 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 4,582 | 8 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 4,574 | 15 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 4,559 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,371 | 79 | 1.84% |
| 1990 | 4,292 | -551 | -11.38% |
| 1980 | 4,843 | -787 | -13.98% |
| 1970 | 5,630 | 324 | 6.11% |
| 1960 | 5,306 | -521 | -8.94% |
| 1950 | 5,827 | -77 | -1.3% |
| 1940 | 5,904 | 309 | 5.52% |
| 1930 | 5,595 | 915 | 19.55% |
| 1920 | 4,680 | 820 | 21.24% |
| 1910 | 3,860 | 763 | 24.64% |
| 1900 | 3,097 | 446 | 16.82% |
| 1890 | 2,651 | -3,239 | -54.99% |