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Bridgeport, TX


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Bridgeport, Texas

Bridgeport, Texas is 36 miles W of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 41 miles NW of Fort Worth, Texas. It is in Wise county. The population of the city is 4,309.

The People and Families of Bridgeport

In Bridgeport, about 53% of adults are married. The size of households in Bridgeport is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.

Bridgeport has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bridgeport had a median family income of $36,742.

Political Inclinations

Among Bridgeport political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,400. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Bridgeport Housing

Of the housing in Bridgeport, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Bridgeport, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Bridgeport Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bridgeport, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity106
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population22
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Property Taxes55
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime35

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