Bridgeport, PA Demographics
A map of Bridgeport's Population by Race
Bridgeport, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,174, an increase from the 5,015 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.7% White, 13.3% Multiracial, 13.0% Hispanic, 7.0% Asian, 5.5% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bridgeport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Bridgeport has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bridgeport, that probability was 54.5% in 2020 and 61.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Bridgeport is ranked the 260th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bridgeport was ranked the 270th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Bridgeport's White Population
3,037 residents of Bridgeport, or 58.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bridgeport is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Bridgeport ranks 1766th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's White population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Bridgeport's population has decreased from 64.0% to 58.7%.
Bridgeport is more White than neighboring Norristown (26.1% White). Bridgeport is less White than neighboring Swedeland (78.9% White), King of Prussia (60.1% White), West Conshohocken (89.4% White), and Conshohocken (83.1% White).
Bridgeport's Black Population
125 residents of Bridgeport, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bridgeport is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Bridgeport ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Black population has declined by an estimated 74.3%. Black residents' share of Bridgeport's population has decreased from 9.7% to 2.4%.
Bridgeport is more Black than neighboring West Conshohocken (1.5% Black). Bridgeport is less Black than neighboring Norristown (31% Black), Swedeland (4.6% Black), King of Prussia (8.8% Black), and Conshohocken (5.1% Black).
Bridgeport's Asian Population
364 residents of Bridgeport, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bridgeport is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Bridgeport ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Asian population has grown by an estimated 127.5%. Asian residents' share of Bridgeport's population has increased from 3.2% to 7.0%.
Bridgeport is more Asian than neighboring Norristown (2.1% Asian), Swedeland (5.3% Asian), West Conshohocken (2.6% Asian), and Conshohocken (1.8% Asian). Bridgeport is less Asian than neighboring King of Prussia (21.9% Asian).
Bridgeport's Hispanic Population
673 residents of Bridgeport, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bridgeport is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bridgeport ranks 70th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Bridgeport's population has decreased from 18.1% to 13.0%.
Bridgeport is more Hispanic than neighboring Swedeland (9.6% Hispanic), King of Prussia (5.6% Hispanic), West Conshohocken (1.6% Hispanic), and Conshohocken (4.4% Hispanic). Bridgeport is less Hispanic than neighboring Norristown (34.8% Hispanic).
Bridgeport's Native American/Other Population
287 residents of Bridgeport, or 5.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bridgeport is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bridgeport ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 617.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bridgeport's population has increased from 0.8% to 5.5%.
Bridgeport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norristown (0.4% Native American/Other), Swedeland (0% Native American/Other), King of Prussia (1.4% Native American/Other), West Conshohocken (1.2% Native American/Other), and Conshohocken (0.4% Native American/Other).
Bridgeport's Multiracial Population
688 residents of Bridgeport, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bridgeport is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Bridgeport ranks 514th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 224.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Bridgeport's population has increased from 4.2% to 13.3%.
Bridgeport is more Multiracial than neighboring Norristown (5.7% Multiracial), Swedeland (1.5% Multiracial), King of Prussia (2.2% Multiracial), West Conshohocken (3.8% Multiracial), and Conshohocken (5.3% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.