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Bridgeport, NE


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Bridgeport, Nebraska

Bridgeport, Nebraska is 96 miles E of Cheyenne, Wyoming (center to center) and 162 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. It is in Morrill county. The population of the city is 1,594.

The People and Families of Bridgeport

In Bridgeport, about 59% of adults are married. Adults in Bridgeport are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bridgeport had a median family income of $37,813. A sizable number of people in Bridgeport work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Bridgeport political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Bridgeport.

Bridgeport Housing

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

Commuting

In Bridgeport, 85% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Bridgeport features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Bridgeport Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Bridgeport Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Bridgeport Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Bridgeport Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Bridgeport, NE

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens85
Racial Diversity79
Age of the Population75
Female Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men64
Male Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times95
Public Transportation Use79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Rents86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime77
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