City · Missouri
Bridgeton, Missouri
Bridgeton, city, in St. Louis County, Missouri. Bridgeton had 11,277 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,445 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,369 (±40). GEOID 2908398.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,277
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,445 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,369 ±40
Median household income
$72,005
±$16,699 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$237,700
±$18,492 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$1,172
±$67 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Bridgeton and what county is it in?
Bridgeton is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri. It covers 14.6 square miles of land, 786 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bridgeton is in the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bridgeton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,277 people lived in Bridgeton on July 1, 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 11,445 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,369 (±40).
| Measure | Bridgeton | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,369 ±40 | 995,569 | −237 |
| Households | 4,747 ±302 | 413,849 | +459 |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.15 | 2.36 | −0.28 |
| Housing units | 5,066 ±340 | 446,192 | no clear change |
Bridgeton's population since 2000
From 15,550 in 2000 to 11,277 in 2025: down 27.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bridgeton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bridgeton?
The median resident of Bridgeton is 40.9 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 21.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.7%. 13.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bridgeton | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 ±3.0 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% ±2.9 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.5% ±3.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 46.8% ±3.4 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.8% ±5.7 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.8% ±6.3 pts | 61.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.7% ±4.4 pts | 24.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±2.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.9% ±3.7 pts | 8.4% | +6.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.1% ±5.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±2.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6% ±2.7 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0% ±4.0 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5% ±3.4 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.0% ±4.7 pts | 47.4% | +8.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.8% ±2.5 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.4% ±3.5 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bridgeton earn?
Half of Bridgeton's 4,747 households earn less than $72,005 a year (±$16,699), against $82,936 in St. Louis County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $73,768 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bridgeton | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,005 ±$16,699 | $82,936 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,063 ±$8,531 | $123,036 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,809 ±$4,189 | $51,977 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.5% ±4.0 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.0% ±10.1 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.2% ±3.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% ±3.9 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4% ±3.8 pts | 93.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bridgeton?
Owners occupy 63.1% of Bridgeton's occupied homes and renters 36.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $237,700 by its owner (±$18,492). The median renter pays $1,172 a month including utilities, and 35.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bridgeton | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $237,700 ±$18,492 | $276,800 | +$30,082 |
| Median gross rent | $1,172 ±$67 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.8% ±12.1 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,771 ±$115 | $1,753 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.1% ±5.6 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.9% ±5.6 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 5,066 ±340 | 446,192 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% ±5.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.2% ±5.5 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4% ±2.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.1% ±1.6 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% ±3.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bridgeton building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Bridgeton in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bridgeton work and get to work?
77.0% of Bridgeton's workers drive alone and 12.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Bridgeton | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.3% ±4.7 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±1.5 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0% ±4.0 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3% ±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.6% ±2.9 pts | 18.3% | +8.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min ±2.7 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bridgeton?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Bridgeton, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $41,406 (Tract 2131.04) to $101,625 (Tract 2132.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2131.03St. Louis County | 3,440 | $61,250 |
| Tract 2132.03St. Louis County | 4,136 | $101,625 |
| Tract 2114.01St. Louis County | 4,903 | $41,720 |
| Tract 2131.04St. Louis County | 1,137 | $41,406 |
| Tract 2132.04St. Louis County | 3,745 | $72,279 |
| Tract 2133.01St. Louis County | 3,343 | $42,279 |
| Tract 2132.02St. Louis County | 7,120 | $82,395 |
| Tract 2131.02St. Louis County | 510 | $75,268 |
| Tract 2218St. Louis County | 2,476 | $37,773 |
| Tract 2148St. Louis County | 5,074 | $68,857 |
| Tract 2149.01St. Louis County | 3,308 | $50,699 |
| Tract 2114.02St. Louis County | 1,915 | $40,889 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bridgeton) · Census block assignment files
How does Bridgeton compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bridgeton is the 2,945th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 73rd-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Bridgeton ranks 117th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 73rd | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 309th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 293rd | 420 |
| Median household income | 117th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 82nd | 420 |
| Median home value | 86th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 69th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 261st | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 76th | 404 |
| Median age | 133rd | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 245th | 418 |
| Work from home | 112th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 257th | 420 |
Bridgeton's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Bridgeton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bridgeton?
9 of the 57 figures for Bridgeton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bridgeton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bridgeton.