Bridgetown, MS Demographics

A map of Bridgetown's Population by Race

Bridgetown, Mississippi has an estimated population of 3,195, a dramatic increase from the 2,281 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.9% White, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bridgetown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bridgetown has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bridgetown, that probability was 19.7% in 2020 and 6.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bridgetown is ranked the 93rd most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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). Bridgetown was ranked the 109th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bridgetown's White Population

3,096 residents of Bridgetown, or 96.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bridgetown is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Bridgetown ranks 43rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgetown's White population has grown by an estimated 51.8%. White residents' share of Bridgetown's population has increased from 89.4% to 96.9%.

Bridgetown is more White than neighboring Olive Branch (52.7% White), Southaven (50.7% White), Hernando (74% White), and Horn Lake (35.7% White). Bridgetown is less White than neighboring Independence (100% White).

Bridgetown's Black Population

0 residents of Bridgetown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bridgetown is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Bridgetown ranks 374th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgetown's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Bridgetown's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.0%.

Bridgetown is less Black than neighboring Olive Branch (35.7% Black), Southaven (39.3% Black), Hernando (14.5% Black), and Horn Lake (50% Black).

Bridgetown's Asian Population

12 residents of Bridgetown, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bridgetown is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Bridgetown ranks 134th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgetown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Bridgetown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Bridgetown is more Asian than neighboring Independence (0% Asian). Bridgetown is less Asian than neighboring Olive Branch (2.1% Asian), Southaven (1.2% Asian), Hernando (1.2% Asian), and Horn Lake (0.8% Asian).

Bridgetown's Hispanic Population

17 residents of Bridgetown, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bridgetown is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bridgetown ranks 187th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgetown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 67.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Bridgetown's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.5%.

Bridgetown is more Hispanic than neighboring Independence (0% Hispanic). Bridgetown is less Hispanic than neighboring Olive Branch (6.3% Hispanic), Southaven (5.3% Hispanic), Hernando (7% Hispanic), and Horn Lake (9.2% Hispanic).

Bridgetown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bridgetown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bridgetown is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Bridgetown ranks 119th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgetown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bridgetown's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Bridgetown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Olive Branch (0.3% Native American/Other), Southaven (1.1% Native American/Other), Hernando (0.2% Native American/Other), and Horn Lake (0.4% Native American/Other).

Bridgetown's Multiracial Population

70 residents of Bridgetown, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bridgetown is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Bridgetown ranks 126th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgetown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Bridgetown's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.2%.

Bridgetown is more Multiracial than neighboring Independence (0% Multiracial). Bridgetown is less Multiracial than neighboring Olive Branch (2.9% Multiracial), Southaven (2.3% Multiracial), Hernando (3% Multiracial), and Horn Lake (3.9% 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.