Bridgeview, IL Demographics

A map of Bridgeview's Population by Race

Bridgeview, Illinois has an estimated population of 16,849, a slight decrease from the 17,027 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.4% White, 33.7% Hispanic, 4.8% Black, 4.8% Asian, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bridgeview, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bridgeview has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bridgeview, that probability was 50.2% in 2020 and 57.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bridgeview is ranked the 150th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). Bridgeview was ranked the 150th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bridgeview's White Population

9,328 residents of Bridgeview, or 55.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bridgeview is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Bridgeview ranks 1261st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeview's White population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. White residents' share of Bridgeview's population has decreased from 66.3% to 55.4%.

Bridgeview is more White than neighboring Bedford Park (40.6% White), Burbank (41.6% White), and Chicago Ridge (54.4% White). Bridgeview is less White than neighboring Hickory Hills (74.5% White), and Justice (56.3% White).

Bridgeview's Black Population

806 residents of Bridgeview, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bridgeview is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Bridgeview ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeview's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. Black residents' share of Bridgeview's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.8%.

Bridgeview is more Black than neighboring Hickory Hills (2.3% Black), and Burbank (1.9% Black). Bridgeview is less Black than neighboring Justice (17.1% Black), Bedford Park (4.9% Black), and Chicago Ridge (9.4% Black).

Bridgeview's Asian Population

803 residents of Bridgeview, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bridgeview is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Bridgeview ranks 164th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeview's Asian population has grown by an estimated 42.4%. Asian residents' share of Bridgeview's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.8%.

Bridgeview is more Asian than neighboring Bedford Park (0.5% Asian), Burbank (3.2% Asian), and Chicago Ridge (3.1% Asian). Bridgeview is less Asian than neighboring Hickory Hills (5.4% Asian), and Justice (5.1% Asian).

Bridgeview's Hispanic Population

5,682 residents of Bridgeview, or 33.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bridgeview is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bridgeview ranks 97th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeview's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Bridgeview's population has increased from 23.4% to 33.7%.

Bridgeview is more Hispanic than neighboring Hickory Hills (14.7% Hispanic), Justice (18% Hispanic), and Chicago Ridge (21% Hispanic). Bridgeview is less Hispanic than neighboring Bedford Park (48.1% Hispanic), and Burbank (51.1% Hispanic).

Bridgeview's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Bridgeview, 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 Bridgeview is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Bridgeview ranks 518th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeview's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bridgeview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Bridgeview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hickory Hills (0% Native American/Other), Justice (0% Native American/Other), and Bedford Park (0% Native American/Other). Bridgeview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burbank (0.8% Native American/Other).

Bridgeview's Multiracial Population

195 residents of Bridgeview, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bridgeview is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bridgeview ranks 1093rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeview's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Bridgeview's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.2%.

Bridgeview is less Multiracial than neighboring Hickory Hills (3.1% Multiracial), Justice (3.5% Multiracial), Bedford Park (5.8% Multiracial), Burbank (1.4% Multiracial), and Chicago Ridge (11.7% 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.