Bridgeport, IL Demographics

A map of Bridgeport's Population by Race

Bridgeport, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,826, a slight increase from the 1,800 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.2% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 2.2% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bridgeport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bridgeport has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bridgeport, that probability was 12.1% in 2020 and 18.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bridgeport is ranked the 529th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bridgeport was ranked the 522nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bridgeport's White Population

1,647 residents of Bridgeport, or 90.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bridgeport is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Bridgeport ranks 374th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Bridgeport's population has decreased from 93.7% to 90.2%.

Bridgeport is more White than neighboring Lawrenceville (83.5% White), Sumner (57.5% White), and St. Francisville (77.4% White). Bridgeport is less White than neighboring Allendale (94.2% White), and Flat Rock (95.3% White).

Bridgeport's Black Population

40 residents of Bridgeport, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bridgeport is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Bridgeport ranks 424th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Black population has grown by an estimated 37.9%. Black residents' share of Bridgeport's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.2%.

Bridgeport is more Black than neighboring St. Francisville (0% Black), Allendale (0% Black), and Flat Rock (0% Black). Bridgeport is less Black than neighboring Lawrenceville (4.1% Black), and Sumner (31.8% Black).

Bridgeport's Asian Population

0 residents of Bridgeport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bridgeport is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Bridgeport ranks 947th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Bridgeport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bridgeport is less Asian than neighboring Lawrenceville (1.4% Asian), Sumner (0.1% Asian), and Allendale (1.8% Asian).

Bridgeport's Hispanic Population

105 residents of Bridgeport, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bridgeport is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bridgeport ranks 1195th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 377.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Bridgeport's population has increased from 1.2% to 5.8%.

Bridgeport is more Hispanic than neighboring Lawrenceville (0% Hispanic), St. Francisville (0% Hispanic), Allendale (0.4% Hispanic), and Flat Rock (0% Hispanic). Bridgeport is less Hispanic than neighboring Sumner (9% Hispanic).

Bridgeport's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bridgeport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bridgeport is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Bridgeport ranks 993rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bridgeport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bridgeport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lawrenceville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Sumner (0.1% Native American/Other).

Bridgeport's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Bridgeport, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bridgeport is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bridgeport ranks 883rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Bridgeport's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.9%.

Bridgeport is more Multiracial than neighboring Sumner (1.3% Multiracial). Bridgeport is less Multiracial than neighboring Lawrenceville (10.8% Multiracial), St. Francisville (22.6% Multiracial), Allendale (3.6% Multiracial), and Flat Rock (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.