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Bridgeport, West Virginia

Introduction to Bridgeport, West Virginia

Bridgeport, West Virginia is located 81 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in Harrison County. The population of the city is 7,306.

Bridgeport History

Bridgeport was first settled in 1764 by John Simpson. The first mill of the area was constructed sometime between 1771 and 1787 by James Anderson. The city was chartered in 1816. In the 19th century, the economy of the city largely depended upon farming. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad first entered the area in 1856. Bridgeport was officially incorporated in 1887.

Bridgeport and nearby Attractions

  • Valley Hills Shopping Center
  • Barbour County Historical Society Museum
  • Prickett's Fort State Park
  • Tygart Lake State Park
  • Valley Worlds of Fun

Things To Do In Bridgeport

Bridgeport includes a number of shopping centers such as the Valley Hills Shopping Center, Meadowbrook Mall Shopping Center, Holiday Plaza Shopping Center, and Hills Plaza Shopping Center. One can also plan a day trip to the Watters Smith Memorial State Park, Audra State Park, Tygart Lake State Park, Valley Falls State Park, and Pricketts Fort State Park. The Benedum Library is an ideal destination for the book lovers. Fishing and boating can be enjoyed on the Hinkel Lake and Deegan Lake. Local celebrations include the Bridgeport Benedum Festival and North - Central Scottish Heritage Festival and Celtic Gathering.

Bridgeport Transportation

Harrison/ Marion Regional is nearby.

Bridgeport Higher Education

Facilities for higher education can be availed thrpugh Fairmont State College, California University of Pennsylvania, and West Virginia University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyBridgeport People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyBridgeport Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyBridgeport Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyBridgeport Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyBridgeport College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyBridgeport Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Bridgeport, WV

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population108
Senior Citizens96
Female Share of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men710
Racial Diversity37
Male Share of the Population25
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married810
Average Household Size49

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty810
Median Family Income710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work48
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes71
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Rents51
People Living Alone52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime52

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