Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bridgeton, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,369

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.8%6,346

Black

23.7%2,697

Hispanic/Latino

13.8%1,572

Two or More

3.7%426

Asian

2.7%306

Other

0.2%19

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%214

High School Diploma

26%2,141

Some College (<1 yr)

6%492

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%981

Associate's Degree

6.9%568

Bachelor's Degree

24.3%1,994

Master's Degree

9.8%807

Professional Degree

1.4%117

Doctorate

0.5%42

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

36%

Graduate+

11.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$237,700

Median Renti

$1,172

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.1%2,994

Renter-Occupied

36.9%1,753

Total Units

5,066

Homeownership

63.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%60

$50K–$100K

9.4%281

$100K–$150K

10.1%302

$150K–$200K

16.5%493

$200K–$300K

26.4%791

$300K–$500K

33.5%1,004

$500K–$1M

2.1%63

Rent Distribution

Under $500

108

$500–$750

110

$750–$1,000

179

$1,000–$1,250

672

$1,250–$1,500

304

$1,500–$2,000

289

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%34

2010–2019

3.4%171

2000–2009

8.3%421

1990–1999

10.2%517

1980–1989

19.1%969

1970–1979

28.4%1,438

1960–1969

17.5%889

1950–1959

8.5%429

1940–1949

1.9%94

1939 or earlier

2.1%104

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.3%3,621

Electricity

21.9%1,038

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%75

No Fuel

0.3%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,005

Mean Household Incomei

$94,063

Per Capita Incomei

$39,809

Poverty Ratei

11.1%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

5,803

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%196

$10K–$15K

1%48

$15K–$20K

2.7%129

$20K–$25K

3.7%175

$25K–$30K

6.4%305

$30K–$35K

4.3%203

$35K–$40K

1.1%52

$40K–$45K

11.6%551

$45K–$50K

1.7%79

$50K–$60K

10.2%486

$60K–$75K

3.9%185

$75K–$100K

15.4%732

$100K–$125K

8.7%412

$125K–$150K

7.4%353

$150K–$200K

8.9%424

$200K+

8.8%417

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

132

Residentsi

141

Avg. Tenant Renti

$457/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC119 homes98% occupied$457/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,005/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

71%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

28%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

37% of subsidized households are minority

2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,58313.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

538

Guatemala

262

Philippines

102

China

Canada

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,324

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,592

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

656(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89%Insured

11%Uninsured