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Bridgeport, Michigan


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Bridgeport, Michigan

Bridgeport, Michigan is 5 miles SE of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 82 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Saginaw county. The town is part of the Saginaw - Bay City - Midland metro area. The population of Bridgeport is 7,849.

The People and Families of Bridgeport

In Bridgeport, about 50% of adults are married.

Approximately 36% of Bridgeport is non-white. The town is home to people of a variety of races.

Bridgeport has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bridgeport had a median family income of $45,691.

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. Property taxes in the town are low by Michigan standards.

Commuting

In Bridgeport, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBridgeport Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Bridgeport Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bridgeport, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Women66
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better44
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

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