Bridgeport, Texas is a small town located in Wise County, about 55 miles northwest of Fort Worth. With a population of 5,781 and a population density of 846 people per square mile, Bridgeport is a friendly community with a hometown feel. Local businesses such as Rinehart's Auto Parts, Swenson's Drugs, and Solid Rock Cafe provide essential services for the residents of Bridgeport. Throughout the year, many outdoor activities take place in Bridgeport including fishing at Lake Bridgeport and bird watching in nearby Chico Basin Ranch State Park. The Bridgeport Public Library provides books to read and computer access to the community as well as hosting events such as summer reading programs for children. Sports are popular in Bridgeport with locals often gathering at City Park to watch games from local teams such as the Eagle Baseball team or the Bulldog Football team.
The population in Bridgeport is 5,781. There are 737 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bridgeport is 34.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bridgeport is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bridgeport
- 51.2% are married
- 18.0% are divorced
- 41.6% are married with children
- 15.7% have children, but are single
Race in Bridgeport
- 52.1% are White
- 4.1% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 42.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander