Bridge City, LA is a wonderful small town located on the outskirts of New Orleans. With a population of 7,542 and a population density of 1,653 people per square mile, it is the perfect place to raise a family or retire. The town is home to many local businesses such as the Bridge City Cafe, La Boutique Florist and the Bridge City Bakery. Those looking for outdoor activities have plenty to do here including camping at nearby Lake Pontchartrain, boating and fishing on nearby waterways or enjoy hiking or biking along scenic trails. Furthermore there are many organizations in Bridge City dedicated to helping others including the local library, animal shelter and soup kitchen. Other events such as festivals and sporting events are held throughout the year with locals gathering together to celebrate their community spirit.
The population in Bridge City is 7,542. There are 1,804 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bridge City is 31.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bridge City is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bridge City
- 37.6% are married
- 16.0% are divorced
- 19.7% are married with children
- 36.4% have children, but are single
Race in Bridge City
- 29.4% are White
- 46.8% are Black
- 4.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 16.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander