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Bridgeport, AL


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Bridgeport, Alabama

Bridgeport, Alabama is 23 miles W of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 103 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. It is in Jackson county. The population of the city is 2,728.

The People and Families of Bridgeport

In Bridgeport, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bridgeport had a median family income of $33,712.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Bridgeport.

Bridgeport Housing

Of the housing in Bridgeport, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Bridgeport, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bridgeport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBridgeport Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Bridgeport Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bridgeport, AL

Comparing Bridgeport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity85
Female Share of the Population75
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Women67
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents97
Housing Recently Built73
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime34
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