Bridgeport, NY is a small town located in the Chautauqua County region of New York. With a population of just over 1,500 people and a population density of 787 people per square mile, it is much less dense than the United States overall. The town offers plenty to do for its citizens and visitors alike. Popular local businesses include Bridgeport Pizza Shop, Miles Market, and Sue's Cafe. There are several year-round outdoor activities available in the area such as fishing on nearby Chautauqua Lake or hiking at Findley Lake State Park. Other organizations like Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of America offer youth programs that involve activities such as camping, canoeing, and rock climbing. Local sporting events often take place at Bridgeport High School where teams compete in everything from soccer to volleyball.
The population in Bridgeport is 1,567. There are 878 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bridgeport is 38, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bridgeport is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bridgeport
- 46.7% are married
- 24.8% are divorced
- 20.3% are married with children
- 27.8% have children, but are single
Race in Bridgeport
- 92.0% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander