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Bridgeton, MO


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Bridgeton, Missouri

Bridgeton, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 3 miles E of St. Charles, Missouri (center to center) and 11 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is located in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Bridgeton has a population of 15,550.

The People and Families of Bridgeton

In Bridgeton, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bridgeton had a median family income of $57,797. People in Bridgeton generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Bridgeton than most places. The city enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Bridgeton gave more campaign money ($36,195) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bridgeton Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Bridgeton. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Bridgeton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Bridgeton Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Bridgeton Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Bridgeton Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Bridgeton Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Bridgeton Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 14%Bridgeton People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Bridgeton College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Bridgeton Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Bridgeton, MO

Comparing Bridgeton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men810
Senior Citizens75
Racial Diversity710
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built67
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Affordability of Rents41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime22

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