Bridgeton, MO Demographics

A map of Bridgeton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,346	6,753	55.8%	59.0%
Black	2,697	2,781	23.7%	24.3%
Hispanic	1,572	900	13.8%	7.9%
Multiracial	426	577	3.7%	5.0%
Asian	306	368	2.7%	3.2%
Native American/Other	22	66	0.2%	0.6%

Bridgeton, Missouri has an estimated population of 11,369, a less than 1% change from the 11,445 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.8% White, 23.7% Black, 13.8% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bridgeton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bridgeton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bridgeton, that probability was 58.3% in 2020 and 61.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bridgeton is ranked the 79th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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). Bridgeton was ranked the 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bridgeton's White Population

6,346 residents of Bridgeton, or 55.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bridgeton is significantly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Bridgeton ranks 1000th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's White population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Bridgeton's population has decreased from 59.0% to 55.8%.

Bridgeton is more White than neighboring Hazelwood (44.7% White), St. Ann (55.1% White), and Edmundson (37.5% White). Bridgeton is less White than neighboring Champ (83.3% White), and Maryland Heights (56.2% White).

Bridgeton's Black Population

2,697 residents of Bridgeton, or 23.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bridgeton is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Bridgeton ranks 69th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Black residents' share of Bridgeton's population has decreased from 24.3% to 23.7%.

Bridgeton is more Black than neighboring Champ (0% Black), and Maryland Heights (13.3% Black). Bridgeton is less Black than neighboring Hazelwood (40.5% Black), St. Ann (24.5% Black), and Edmundson (43.6% Black).

Bridgeton's Asian Population

306 residents of Bridgeton, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bridgeton is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Bridgeton ranks 54th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. Asian residents' share of Bridgeton's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.7%.

Bridgeton is more Asian than neighboring Champ (0% Asian), Hazelwood (1.6% Asian), St. Ann (2.1% Asian), and Edmundson (2.2% Asian). Bridgeton is less Asian than neighboring Maryland Heights (19.6% Asian).

Bridgeton's Hispanic Population

1,572 residents of Bridgeton, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bridgeton is higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Bridgeton ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 74.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Bridgeton's population has increased from 7.9% to 13.8%.

Bridgeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Champ (0% Hispanic), Hazelwood (3.9% Hispanic), St. Ann (12.9% Hispanic), Maryland Heights (5.6% Hispanic), and Edmundson (9.6% Hispanic).

Bridgeton's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Bridgeton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bridgeton is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Bridgeton ranks 557th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bridgeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Bridgeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Champ (0% Native American/Other). Bridgeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hazelwood (0.3% Native American/Other), Maryland Heights (0.6% Native American/Other), and Edmundson (1.5% Native American/Other).

Bridgeton's Multiracial Population

426 residents of Bridgeton, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bridgeton is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bridgeton ranks 470th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Bridgeton's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.7%.

Bridgeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Champ (16.7% Multiracial), Hazelwood (9% Multiracial), St. Ann (5.2% Multiracial), Maryland Heights (4.6% Multiracial), and Edmundson (5.5% 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.