Bridgeport, TX Demographics

A map of Bridgeport's Population by Race

Bridgeport, Texas has an estimated population of 6,331, an increase from the 5,923 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.1% White, 35.6% Hispanic, 4.1% Black, 4.0% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 56.7% in 2020 and 57.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bridgeport is ranked the 367th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 367th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bridgeport's White Population

3,423 residents of Bridgeport, or 54.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bridgeport is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Bridgeport ranks 1090th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's White population has grown by an estimated 24.5%. White residents' share of Bridgeport's population has increased from 46.4% to 54.1%.

Bridgeport is less White than neighboring Lake Bridgeport (87.7% White), Chico (77% White), Paradise (54.9% White), Runaway Bay (88% White), and Alvord (83.2% White).

Bridgeport's Black Population

260 residents of Bridgeport, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bridgeport is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Bridgeport ranks 697th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Black population has grown by an estimated 65.6%. Black residents' share of Bridgeport's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.1%.

Bridgeport is more Black than neighboring Lake Bridgeport (0.8% Black), Chico (3.2% Black), Paradise (3% Black), Runaway Bay (1.2% Black), and Alvord (0.3% Black).

Bridgeport's Asian Population

67 residents of Bridgeport, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bridgeport is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Bridgeport ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Asian population has grown by an estimated 48.9%. Asian residents' share of Bridgeport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Bridgeport is more Asian than neighboring Lake Bridgeport (0% Asian), Chico (0.5% Asian), Paradise (0% Asian), and Alvord (0% Asian). Bridgeport is less Asian than neighboring Runaway Bay (2.5% Asian).

Bridgeport's Hispanic Population

2,256 residents of Bridgeport, or 35.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bridgeport is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bridgeport ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bridgeport's population has decreased from 46.4% to 35.6%.

Bridgeport is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Bridgeport (10.1% Hispanic), Chico (16.9% Hispanic), Runaway Bay (4.5% Hispanic), and Alvord (8.3% Hispanic). Bridgeport is less Hispanic than neighboring Paradise (40.2% Hispanic).

Bridgeport's Native American/Other Population

73 residents of Bridgeport, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bridgeport is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bridgeport ranks 1141st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 160.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bridgeport's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.2%.

Bridgeport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Bridgeport (0.6% Native American/Other), Chico (0% Native American/Other), Paradise (0.3% Native American/Other), Runaway Bay (0.5% Native American/Other), and Alvord (0.9% Native American/Other).

Bridgeport's Multiracial Population

252 residents of Bridgeport, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bridgeport is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bridgeport ranks 838th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Bridgeport's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.0%.

Bridgeport is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Bridgeport (0.8% Multiracial), Chico (2.4% Multiracial), Paradise (1.6% Multiracial), and Runaway Bay (3.3% Multiracial). Bridgeport is less Multiracial than neighboring Alvord (7.4% 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.