Bridgeport is a somewhat small town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 6,571 people and three associated neighborhoods, Bridgeport is the 160th largest community in Michigan.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Bridgeport is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Bridgeport is a town of service providers, managers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Bridgeport who work in management occupations (14.26%), food service (11.58%), and office and administrative support (10.52%). As is often the case in a small town, Bridgeport doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The percentage of people in Bridgeport with college degrees is quite a bit lower than the national average for cities and towns of 21.84%: just 11.08% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Bridgeport in 2022 was $27,285, which is lower middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $109,140 for a family of four. However, Bridgeport contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Bridgeport is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Bridgeport home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bridgeport residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Bridgeport include German, Irish, Polish, English, and French. The most common language spoken in Bridgeport is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
