Bridgeport, Nebraska is a small city with a population of 1,578. It is located in Morrill County and has a population density of 1,276 people per square mile. The city offers many local businesses and organizations to serve its citizens. For example, the Bridgeport Public Library offers books and multimedia materials as well as educational programs such as story time for children. There are also several restaurants in town serving up tasty local cuisine including El Portal Mexican Restaurant and Smitty's Bar & Grill. Outdoor enthusiasts can find plenty to do in Bridgeport such as fishing at Lake McConaughy or visiting the High Plains Homestead Museum where visitors can learn more about the area's history through interactive exhibits. The town also has several annual sporting events such as the Bridgeport Buffalo Roundup Rodeo in August, which brings locals together for an exciting event featuring rodeo events, food vendors, and live entertainment.
The population in Bridgeport is 1,578. There are 1,375 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bridgeport is 37.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bridgeport is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bridgeport
- 55.4% are married
- 13.8% are divorced
- 33.7% are married with children
- 23.2% have children, but are single
Race in Bridgeport
- 79.1% are White
- 1.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 18.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander