Bridgeport, IL

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Bridgeport Overview

2,030
TOTAL POPULATION
1,083
MALE POPULATION
947
FEMALE POPULATION
114.36
MALES / 100 FEMALES
87.44
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,626
PER CAPITA INCOME
$49,861
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,778
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
914
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bridgeport Zip Codes

Bridgeport Area Codes

Race in Bridgeport

The most populous races in Bridgeport are White / Caucasian (1,892 | 93.2%), Black / African American (118 | 5.8%), and Two or more Races (20 | 1.0%).
Race in Bridgeport
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1185.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,89293.2%
Two or more Races201.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,030100.0%

Ancestry in Bridgeport

The most populous ancestries reported in Bridgeport are German (397 | 19.6%), English (306 | 15.1%), Irish (208 | 10.2%), American (131 | 6.5%), and French (119 | 5.9%), together accounting for 57.2% of all Bridgeport residents.
Ancestry in Bridgeport
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1316.5%
British351.7%
Canadian30.2%
Cherokee150.7%
English30615.1%
French1195.9%
French Canadian150.7%
German39719.6%
Irish20810.2%
Italian190.9%
Norwegian281.4%
Polish211.0%
Scotch-Irish60.3%
Scottish30.2%
Subsaharan African60.3%
Swiss30.2%
Ugandan60.3%
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Immigrants in Bridgeport

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bridgeport came from Africa (6 | 0.3%), Eastern Africa (6 | 0.3%), Uganda (6 | 0.3%), and Canada (3 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.1% of all Bridgeport residents.
Immigrants in Bridgeport
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa60.3%
Canada30.2%
Eastern Africa60.3%
Uganda60.3%
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Sex and Age in Bridgeport

Sex and Age in Bridgeport

The most populous age groups in Bridgeport are 10 to 14 Years (143 | 13.2%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (100 | 10.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years65 (6.0%)27 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Years69 (6.4%)89 (9.4%)
10 to 14 Years143 (13.2%)79 (8.3%)
15 to 19 Years107 (9.9%)12 (1.3%)
20 to 24 Years57 (5.3%)77 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years88 (8.1%)27 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Years33 (3.0%)82 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Years63 (5.8%)45 (4.8%)
40 to 44 Years42 (3.9%)48 (5.1%)
45 to 49 Years79 (7.3%)79 (8.3%)
50 to 54 Years114 (10.5%)56 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years62 (5.7%)91 (9.6%)
60 to 64 Years46 (4.3%)100 (10.6%)
65 to 69 Years19 (1.8%)22 (2.3%)
70 to 74 Years50 (4.6%)56 (5.9%)
75 to 79 Years38 (3.5%)28 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years5 (0.5%)20 (2.1%)
85 Years and over3 (0.3%)9 (0.9%)
Total1,083 (100.0%)947 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bridgeport

Median Family Size in Bridgeport

The median family size in Bridgeport is 3.23 persons per family, with married-couple families (298 | 60.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.51 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (144 | 29.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.78 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bridgeport
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple298 (60.9%)3.51
Single Male/Father47 (9.6%)2.83
Single Female/Mother144 (29.4%)2.78
Total Families489 (100.0%)3.23

Median Household Size in Bridgeport

The median household size in Bridgeport is 2.47 persons per household, with married-couple households (298 | 36.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.55 persons per household. non-family households (331 | 40.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bridgeport
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple298 (36.3%)3.55
Single Male/Father47 (5.7%)2.83
Single Female/Mother144 (17.6%)3.01
Non-family331 (40.4%)1.21
Total Households820 (100.0%)2.47

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bridgeport

Out of a total of 820 households in Bridgeport, 489 (59.6%) are family households, while 331 (40.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 263, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 207.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bridgeport
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-207 (25.2%)
2-Person Households263 (32.1%)124 (15.1%)
3-Person Households77 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households68 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households47 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households18 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households16 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total489 (59.6%)331 (40.4%)

Female Fertility in Bridgeport

Fertility by Age in Bridgeport

Average fertility rate in Bridgeport is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 129.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years24 (100.0%)129.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total24 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bridgeport

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bridgeport
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Bridgeport

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bridgeport
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree24 (100.0%)135.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total24 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bridgeport

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bridgeport
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)

Income in Bridgeport

Income Overview in Bridgeport

Per Capita Income in Bridgeport is $33,626, while median incomes of families and households are $49,861 and $47,778 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,030$33,626
Median Family Income489$49,861
Mean Family Income489$102,487
Median Household Income820$47,778
Mean Household Income820$83,493
Income Deficit489$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,03041.07%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,03058.93¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,0300.51

Earnings by Sex in Bridgeport

Average Earnings in Bridgeport are $34,155, $46,667 for men and $27,500 for women, a difference of 41.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Bridgeport
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male550 (55.9%)$46,667
Female434 (44.1%)$27,500
Total984 (100.0%)$34,155

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bridgeport

The most common earnings brackets in Bridgeport are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (95 | 17.3%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (57 | 13.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bridgeport
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less38 (6.9%)28 (6.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99916 (2.9%)23 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (1.1%)57 (13.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99911 (2.0%)16 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49910 (1.8%)27 (6.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99930 (5.4%)3 (0.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49918 (3.3%)22 (5.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)13 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (0.9%)23 (5.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99937 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99916 (2.9%)19 (4.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99965 (11.8%)33 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99915 (2.7%)32 (7.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9996 (1.1%)28 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9993 (0.5%)25 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99945 (8.2%)5 (1.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99995 (17.3%)7 (1.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99953 (9.6%)7 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (5.6%)48 (11.1%)
$100,000+50 (9.1%)18 (4.2%)
Total550 (100.0%)434 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bridgeport

Average earnings in Bridgeport are $55,093 for men and $32,143 for women, a difference of 41.7%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,784, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,167. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $77,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $20,347.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bridgeport
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,167$0
High School Diploma$55,280$20,347
College or Associate's Degree$53,553$31,563
Bachelor's Degree$68,784$77,750
Graduate Degree--
Total$55,093$32,143

Family Income in Bridgeport

Family Income Brackets in Bridgeport

According to the Bridgeport family income data, there are 96 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 12 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bridgeport
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000336.7%
$10,000 to $14,999122.5%
$15,000 to $24,999265.3%
$25,000 to $34,9997916.2%
$35,000 to $49,9999619.6%
$50,000 to $74,9996012.3%
$75,000 to $99,9996713.7%
$100,000 to $149,999306.1%
$150,000 to $199,999377.6%
$200,000+4910.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bridgeport

5-person families (55 | 11.3%) account for the highest median family income in Bridgeport with $157,782 per family, while 5-person families (55 | 11.3%) have the highest median income of $31,556 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bridgeport
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families287 (58.7%)$47,650
3-Person Families64 (13.1%)$0
4-Person Families57 (11.7%)$0
5-Person Families55 (11.3%)$157,782
6-Person Families10 (2.0%)$0
7+ Person Families16 (3.3%)$0
Total489 (100.0%)$49,861

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bridgeport

The median family income in Bridgeport is $49,861, with families comprising 3+ earners (51) having the highest median family income of $158,750, while families with 1 earner (212) have the lowest median family income of $36,750, accounting for 10.4% and 43.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bridgeport
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners65 (13.3%)$41,607
1 Earner212 (43.3%)$36,750
2 Earners161 (32.9%)$78,750
3+ Earners51 (10.4%)$158,750
Total489 (100.0%)$49,861

Household Income in Bridgeport

Household Income Brackets in Bridgeport

With 176 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Bridgeport, accounting for 21.5% of all households. In contrast, only 27 households (3.3%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bridgeport
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000273.3%
$10,000 to $14,999516.2%
$15,000 to $24,999344.1%
$25,000 to $34,99914617.8%
$35,000 to $49,99917621.5%
$50,000 to $74,99913616.6%
$75,000 to $99,99912114.8%
$100,000 to $149,999344.1%
$150,000 to $199,999374.5%
$200,000+587.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bridgeport

The median household income in Bridgeport is $47,778, with the highest median household income of $63,250 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 379 households (46.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 75 households (9.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bridgeport
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years75 (9.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years186 (22.7%)$56,000
45 to 64 Years379 (46.2%)$63,250
65+ Years180 (22.0%)$40,263
Total820 (100.0%)$47,778

Poverty in Bridgeport

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bridgeport

With 15.4% poverty level for males and 23.9% for females among the residents of Bridgeport, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 47 males (72.3%) and 39 females (50.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (72.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (19.7%)10 (10.9%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)32 (49.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years9 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years21 (31.3%)39 (50.6%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)39 (35.8%)
35 to 44 Years19 (18.1%)21 (22.6%)
45 to 54 Years19 (9.8%)25 (18.5%)
55 to 64 Years6 (5.6%)50 (26.2%)
65 to 74 Years33 (47.8%)7 (9.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (5.3%)
Total167 (15.4%)226 (23.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bridgeport

According to the poverty statistics in Bridgeport, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (27.7%)27 (100.0%)
5 Years41 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years53 (80.3%)82 (89.1%)
12 to 14 Years105 (100.0%)33 (50.8%)
15 Years2 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years86 (90.5%)2 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years46 (68.7%)38 (49.3%)
25 to 34 Years121 (100.0%)70 (64.2%)
35 to 44 Years86 (81.9%)72 (77.4%)
45 to 54 Years174 (90.2%)110 (81.5%)
55 to 64 Years102 (94.4%)141 (73.8%)
65 to 74 Years36 (52.2%)71 (91.0%)
75 Years and over46 (100.0%)54 (94.7%)
Total916 (84.6%)721 (76.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bridgeport

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bridgeport show that 10.4% or 31 of the total 298 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 81.2%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bridgeport
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children76 (80.8%)18 (19.2%)
3 or 4 Children57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children3 (18.8%)13 (81.2%)
Total267 (89.6%)31 (10.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bridgeport

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bridgeport
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)17 (28.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)33 (42.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)50 (34.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bridgeport

The poverty data for Bridgeport shows that 31 of the married-couple family households (10.4%) and 50 of the single-parent households (26.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (81.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 household (31.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bridgeport
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)17 (22.4%)
1 or 2 Children18 (19.2%)33 (31.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children13 (81.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (10.4%)50 (26.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Bridgeport

Employment by Class of Employer in Bridgeport

Among the 829 employed individuals in Bridgeport, private company employees (680 | 82.0%), not-for-profit organizations (40 | 4.8%), and local government employees (38 | 4.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bridgeport
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees68082.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)81.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)212.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations404.8%
Local Government Employees384.6%
State Government Employees374.5%
Federal Government Employees50.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total829100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bridgeport

According to the labor force statistics for Bridgeport, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,546), 59.1% or 914 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.1% or 83 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 93.0% or 107 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 88.0% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years25 (23.4%)22 (88.0%)
20 to 24 Years103 (76.9%)11 (10.7%)
25 to 29 Years107 (93.0%)18 (16.8%)
30 to 34 Years80 (69.6%)20 (25.0%)
35 to 44 Years133 (67.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years298 (90.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years85 (55.6%)10 (11.8%)
60 to 64 Years55 (37.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (11.6%)2 (11.8%)
75 Years and over10 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total914 (59.1%)83 (9.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bridgeport

According to labor force statistics for Bridgeport, 71.8% of individuals (757) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,055) are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 48 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 97.5% or 117 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 38.5% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bridgeport
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School26 (23.6%)42 (38.5%)
High School Diploma330 (84.2%)31 (7.9%)
College / Associate Degree285 (65.8%)18 (4.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher117 (97.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total757 (71.8%)66 (6.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bridgeport

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bridgeport are Health Diagnosing & Treating (66 | 8.0%), Health Technologists (62 | 7.5%), Business & Financial (28 | 3.4%), Community & Social Service (26 | 3.1%), and Management (21 | 2.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bridgeport

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bridgeport, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Management (71.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (92.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bridgeport
OccupationMaleFemale
Management15 (71.4%)6 (28.6%)
Business & Financial10 (35.7%)18 (64.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 2 (7.7%)24 (92.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating9 (13.6%)57 (86.4%)
Health Technologists9 (14.5%)53 (85.5%)
Total (Category)45 (30.0%)105 (70.0%)
Total (Overall)431 (51.9%)399 (48.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bridgeport are Food Preparation & Serving (65 | 7.8%), Healthcare Support (56 | 6.8%), Personal Care & Service (32 | 3.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (24 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (17 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Bridgeport

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bridgeport, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (79.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (30.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bridgeport
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving20 (30.8%)45 (69.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance19 (79.2%)5 (20.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Total (Category)39 (20.1%)155 (79.9%)
Total (Overall)431 (51.9%)399 (48.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bridgeport are Office & Administration (113 | 13.6%), and Sales & Related (53 | 6.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bridgeport

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bridgeport
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related11 (20.7%)42 (79.2%)
Office & Administration45 (39.8%)68 (60.2%)
Total (Category)56 (33.7%)110 (66.3%)
Total (Overall)431 (51.9%)399 (48.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bridgeport are Construction & Extraction (120 | 14.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13 | 1.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (4 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bridgeport

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bridgeport
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)431 (51.9%)399 (48.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bridgeport are Production (84 | 10.1%), Transportation (83 | 10.0%), and Material Moving (16 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bridgeport

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bridgeport
OccupationMaleFemale
Production60 (71.4%)24 (28.6%)
Transportation83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)
Total (Category)154 (84.2%)29 (15.9%)
Total (Overall)431 (51.9%)399 (48.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bridgeport

Employment Industries in Bridgeport

The major employment industries in Bridgeport include Health Care & Social Assistance (155 | 18.7%), Manufacturing (86 | 10.4%), Transportation & Warehousing (86 | 10.4%), Construction (75 | 9.0%), and Finance & Insurance (64 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Bridgeport

Employment Industries by Sex in Bridgeport

The Bridgeport industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (94.2%), and Retail Trade (88.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bridgeport
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing62 (72.1%)24 (27.9%)
Wholesale Trade6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Retail Trade7 (11.9%)52 (88.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing76 (88.4%)10 (11.6%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance16 (25.0%)48 (75.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support21 (35.6%)38 (64.4%)
Educational Services22 (75.9%)7 (24.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance9 (5.8%)146 (94.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services24 (42.9%)32 (57.1%)
Public Administration24 (58.5%)17 (41.5%)
Total431 (51.9%)399 (48.1%)

Education in Bridgeport

School Enrollment in Bridgeport

The most common levels of schooling among the 561 students in Bridgeport are middle school (188 | 33.5%), high school (118 | 21.0%), and elementary school (103 | 18.4%).
School Enrollment in Bridgeport
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool397.0%
Kindergarten5710.2%
Elementary School10318.4%
Middle School18833.5%
High School11821.0%
College / Undergraduate468.2%
Graduate / Professional101.8%
Total561100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bridgeport

Out of a total of 561 students who are enrolled in schools in Bridgeport, 8 (1.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 553 (98.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (11.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 222 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bridgeport
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds31 (88.6%)4 (11.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old149 (97.4%)4 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds222 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total553 (98.6%)8 (1.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bridgeport

Business (56 | 38.9%), science & technology (40 | 27.8%), arts & humanities (19 | 13.2%), education (18 | 12.5%), and social sciences (9 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 144 individuals in Bridgeport who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bridgeport
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences96.2%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4027.8%
Business5638.9%
Education1812.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts21.4%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities1913.2%
Total144100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bridgeport

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bridgeport

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bridgeport are males with 1 vehicle (189, accounting for 43.9%) and females with 1 vehicle (103, making up 47.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bridgeport
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle13 (3.0%)3 (0.7%)
1 Vehicle189 (43.9%)103 (25.9%)
2 Vehicles90 (20.9%)175 (44.0%)
3 Vehicles64 (14.8%)54 (13.6%)
4 Vehicles65 (15.1%)55 (13.8%)
5 or more Vehicles10 (2.3%)8 (2.0%)
Total431 (100.0%)398 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bridgeport

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bridgeport are 15 to 19 minutes (146 commuters, 19.5%), 25 to 29 minutes (126 commuters, 16.8%), and 5 to 9 minutes (111 commuters, 14.8%).
Commute Time in Bridgeport
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7510.0%
5 to 9 Minutes11114.8%
10 to 14 Minutes7610.2%
15 to 19 Minutes14619.5%
20 to 24 Minutes8711.6%
25 to 29 Minutes12616.8%
30 to 34 Minutes658.7%
35 to 39 Minutes162.1%
40 to 44 Minutes60.8%
45 to 59 Minutes50.7%
60 to 89 Minutes314.1%
90 or more Minutes40.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Bridgeport

The most common commute times in Bridgeport are 15 to 19 minutes (118 commuters, 28.2%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (81 commuters, 24.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bridgeport
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11 (2.6%)64 (19.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes36 (8.6%)75 (22.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes65 (15.5%)11 (3.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes118 (28.2%)28 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes54 (12.9%)33 (10.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes45 (10.7%)81 (24.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes48 (11.5%)17 (5.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes8 (1.9%)8 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes3 (0.7%)3 (0.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (1.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes31 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bridgeport

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bridgeport are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (105, 25.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (62, 18.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bridgeport
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM28 (6.7%)36 (10.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM35 (8.4%)5 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM105 (25.1%)20 (6.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM46 (11.0%)15 (4.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM12 (2.9%)20 (6.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM16 (3.8%)62 (18.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10 (2.4%)24 (7.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM13 (3.1%)16 (4.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM80 (19.1%)13 (4.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)47 (14.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5 (1.2%)14 (4.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM16 (3.8%)14 (4.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM53 (12.7%)43 (13.1%)
Total419 (100.0%)329 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bridgeport

Occupancy by Ownership in Bridgeport

Of the total 820 dwellings in Bridgeport, owner-occupied units account for 529 (64.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 291 (35.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bridgeport
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units52964.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units29135.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units820100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bridgeport

Occupancy by Household Size in Bridgeport
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household20725.2%
2-Person Household38747.2%
3-Person Household779.4%
4+ Person Household14918.2%
Total Housing Units820100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bridgeport

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bridgeport
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household155 (74.9%)52 (25.1%)
2-Person Household211 (54.5%)176 (45.5%)
3-Person Household35 (45.5%)42 (54.5%)
4+ Person Household128 (85.9%)21 (14.1%)
Total Housing Units529 (64.5%)291 (35.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bridgeport

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bridgeport
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School58 (81.7%)13 (18.3%)
High School Diploma165 (48.2%)177 (51.7%)
College/Associate Degree234 (72.5%)89 (27.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher72 (85.7%)12 (14.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bridgeport

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bridgeport
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14117.2%
35 to 44 Years12014.6%
45 to 54 Years19123.3%
55 to 64 Years18822.9%
65 to 74 Years8710.6%
75 to 84 Years819.9%
85 Years and Over121.5%
Total820100.0%

Housing Finances in Bridgeport

Median Income by Occupancy in Bridgeport

Median Income by Occupancy in Bridgeport
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied529 (64.5%)$45,729
Renter-Occupied291 (35.5%)$58,125
Average820 (100.0%)$47,778

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bridgeport

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bridgeport
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00015 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (0.6%)9 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (1.7%)42 (14.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (1.5%)18 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999119 (22.5%)27 (9.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999138 (26.1%)38 (13.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99939 (7.4%)97 (33.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99994 (17.8%)27 (9.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99930 (5.7%)4 (1.4%)
$150,000 or more66 (12.5%)29 (10.0%)
Total529 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bridgeport

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bridgeport
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300115 (21.7%)15 (5.1%)
$300 to $499116 (21.9%)19 (6.5%)
$500 to $799114 (21.5%)69 (23.7%)
$800 to $99963 (11.9%)44 (15.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499106 (20.0%)29 (10.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99912 (2.3%)67 (23.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total529 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bridgeport

Housing Structures in Bridgeport

Housing Structures in Bridgeport
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached51462.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments404.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments70.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments8410.2%
Mobile Home / Other17521.3%
Total820100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bridgeport

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bridgeport
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached397 (77.2%)117 (22.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments8 (20.0%)32 (80.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)84 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other124 (70.9%)51 (29.1%)
Total529 (64.5%)291 (35.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bridgeport

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bridgeport
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms13 (2.5%)121 (41.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms200 (37.8%)97 (33.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms242 (45.8%)60 (20.6%)
8 or more Rooms74 (14.0%)13 (4.5%)
Total529 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bridgeport

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bridgeport
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas315 (59.6%)234 (80.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity202 (38.2%)57 (19.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene7 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total529 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bridgeport

Household Vehicle Usage in Bridgeport
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (1.5%)48 (16.5%)
1 Vehicle179 (33.8%)150 (51.5%)
2 Vehicles208 (39.3%)59 (20.3%)
3 or more Vehicles134 (25.3%)34 (11.7%)
Total529 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bridgeport

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bridgeport

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units280249
Median Property Value$33,600$81,600
Median Household Income$37,895$47
Monthly Housing Costs$371$0
Real Estate Taxes$441$4

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bridgeport

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bridgeport
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000184 (65.7%)62 (24.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99976 (27.1%)96 (38.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99920 (7.1%)91 (36.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total280 (100.0%)249 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bridgeport

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bridgeport
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00013 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99925 (8.9%)5 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99991 (32.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99946 (16.4%)28 (11.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99931 (11.1%)92 (36.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (15.4%)8 (3.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99912 (4.3%)51 (20.5%)
$150,000 or more19 (6.8%)18 (7.2%)
Total280 (100.0%)249 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bridgeport

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bridgeport
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x231 (82.5%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x22 (7.9%)211 (84.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x2 (0.7%)4 (1.6%)
4.0x or more25 (8.9%)24 (9.6%)
Total280 (100.0%)249 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bridgeport

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bridgeport
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800166 (59.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49944 (15.7%)79 (31.7%)
$800 to $1,49916 (5.7%)54 (21.7%)
Total280 (100.0%)249 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bridgeport

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bridgeport

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years115 (79.9%)29 (20.1%)
6 to 18 Years437 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years109 (66.9%)54 (33.1%)
26 to 34 Years123 (58.3%)88 (41.7%)
35 to 44 Years173 (87.4%)25 (12.6%)
45 to 54 Years293 (89.3%)35 (10.7%)
55 to 64 Years252 (84.3%)47 (15.7%)
65 to 74 Years147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,752 (86.3%)278 (13.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bridgeport

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bridgeport
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born115 (79.9%)29 (20.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen437 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen109 (66.9%)54 (33.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bridgeport

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bridgeport
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000137 (71.7%)54 (28.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999608 (84.8%)109 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999329 (96.8%)11 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999318 (87.4%)46 (12.6%)
$100,000 and over356 (86.0%)58 (14.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bridgeport

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 652 (36.1%)63 (43.8%)
6 to 18 Years227 (51.9%)241 (55.1%)
19 to 25 Years38 (23.3%)71 (43.6%)
25 to 34 Years44 (20.8%)79 (37.4%)
35 to 44 Years73 (36.9%)100 (50.5%)
45 to 54 Years68 (20.7%)229 (69.8%)
55 to 64 Years112 (37.5%)140 (46.8%)
65 to 74 Years138 (93.9%)73 (49.7%)
75 Years and over103 (100.0%)42 (40.8%)
Total855 (42.1%)1,038 (51.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bridgeport

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years10 (5.3%)31 (16.7%)
35 to 64 Years102 (25.1%)148 (35.3%)
65 to 74 Years44 (63.8%)17 (21.8%)
75 Years and over30 (65.2%)21 (36.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bridgeport

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bridgeport: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)23 (12.4%)
35 to 64 Years48 (11.8%)54 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years28 (40.6%)7 (9.0%)
75 Years and over10 (21.7%)11 (19.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bridgeport: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (3.0%)38 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years26 (37.7%)4 (5.1%)
75 Years and over15 (32.6%)5 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bridgeport: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (5.7%)69 (16.5%)
65 to 74 Years26 (37.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (37.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bridgeport: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years96 (23.6%)91 (21.7%)
65 to 74 Years35 (50.7%)5 (6.4%)
75 Years and over3 (6.5%)15 (26.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bridgeport: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (2.5%)35 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years31 (44.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (37.0%)7 (12.3%)

Technology Access in Bridgeport

Computing Device Access in Bridgeport

Computing Device Access in Bridgeport
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop49660.5%
Smartphone73189.1%
Tablet38246.6%
No Computing Device232.8%
Total820100.0%

Internet Access in Bridgeport

Internet Access in Bridgeport
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home49960.9%
Cellular Data Only21826.6%
Satellite Internet141.7%
No Internet779.4%
Total820100.0%

Bridgeport Summary

Bridgeport, Illinois is a small city located in Lawrence County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Embarras River, and is the county seat of Lawrence County. The city has a population of approximately 1,500 people, and is part of the larger Decatur Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Bridgeport was founded in 1819 by a group of settlers from Kentucky. The city was named after the bridge that was built over the Embarras River. The bridge was built by a man named John Bridge, who was a local entrepreneur. The city was incorporated in 1837, and was the first city in Lawrence County.
In the late 19th century, Bridgeport was a thriving industrial center. It was home to several factories, including a flour mill, a sawmill, a brickyard, and a furniture factory. The city also had a railroad station, which connected it to the rest of the state.

Geography

Bridgeport is located in the southeastern part of Lawrence County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Embarras River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The climate in Bridgeport is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters. The average annual temperature is 54 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is 40 inches.

Economy

The economy of Bridgeport is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several factories, including a flour mill, a sawmill, a brickyard, and a furniture factory. The city also has a railroad station, which connects it to the rest of the state.
The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The city also has a small tourism industry, with several attractions, such as the Embarras River Museum and the Lawrence County Historical Society.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Bridgeport was 1,500 people. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.3% from other races. The median household income was $37,500, and the median family income was $45,000.
The city has a high rate of poverty, with 28.3% of the population living below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is also high, at 8.3%. The city has a high rate of crime, with a violent crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 people.

Conclusion

Bridgeport, Illinois is a small city located in Lawrence County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Embarras River, and is the county seat of Lawrence County. The city has a population of approximately 1,500 people, and is part of the larger Decatur Metropolitan Statistical Area. The economy of Bridgeport is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing, and the city is home to several small businesses. The city has a high rate of poverty, with 28.3% of the population living below the poverty line. The city also has a high rate of crime, with a violent crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 people.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bridgeport?
Total Population of Bridgeport is 2,030.
What is the Total Male Population of Bridgeport?
Total Male Population of Bridgeport is 1,083.
What is the Total Female Population of Bridgeport?
Total Female Population of Bridgeport is 947.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bridgeport?
There are 114.36 Males per 100 Females in Bridgeport.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bridgeport?
There are 87.44 Females per 100 Males in Bridgeport.
What is the Median Population Age in Bridgeport?
Median Population Age in Bridgeport is 38.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bridgeport
Average Family Size in Bridgeport is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bridgeport
Average Household Size in Bridgeport is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bridgeport?
Per Capita income in Bridgeport is $33,626.
What is the Median Family Income in Bridgeport?
Median Family Income in Bridgeport is $49,861.
What is the Median Household income in Bridgeport?
Median Household Income in Bridgeport is $47,778.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bridgeport?
Income or Wage Gap in Bridgeport is 41.1%.
Women in Bridgeport earn 58.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bridgeport?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bridgeport is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bridgeport?
There are 914 People in the Labor Forcein in Bridgeport.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bridgeport?
59.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Bridgeport.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bridgeport?
Unemployment Rate in Bridgeport is 9.1%.