Town · Montana
Bridger, Carbon County, Montana
Bridger, Carbon County, town, in Carbon County, Montana. Bridger, Carbon County had 709 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 662 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 788 (±177). GEOID 3009475.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
709
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 662 · ACS 2020-2024: 788 ±177
Median household income
$42,891
±$10,347 (90% margin)
Montana: $72,509
Median home value
$250,000
±$80,794 (90% margin)
Montana: $375,800
Median gross rent
$753
±$143 (90% margin)
Montana: $1,081
Where is Bridger, Carbon County and what county is it in?
Bridger, Carbon County is a town in Carbon County, Montana. It covers 0.8 square miles of land, 786 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bridger, Carbon County is in the Billings, MT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 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 Bridger, Carbon County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 709 people lived in Bridger, Carbon County on July 1, 2025, up 7.1% since 2020, faster than Montana (+5.6%). The 2020 Census counted 662 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 788 (±177).
| Measure | Bridger, Carbon County | Carbon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 788 ±177 | 11,116 | no clear change |
| Households | 309 ±387 | 4,664 | – |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.74 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 352 ±389 | 6,455 | – |
Bridger, Carbon County's population since 2000
From 745 in 2000 to 709 in 2025: down 4.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bridger, Carbon County 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 Bridger, Carbon County?
The median resident of Bridger, Carbon County is 48.0 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.5%.
| Measure | Bridger, Carbon County | Carbon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.0 ±13.2 | 50.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.3% ±5.5 pts | 17.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5% ±5.6 pts | 28.0% | – |
| Male | 51.8% ±10.0 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% ±2.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.1% ±6.1 pts | 90.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±3.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±2.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1% ±3.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±4.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7% ±3.9 pts | 17.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.0% ±5.7 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7% ±2.8 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.4% ±6.8 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 74.7% ±10.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±2.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
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 Bridger, Carbon County earn?
Half of Bridger, Carbon County's 309 households earn less than $42,891 a year (±$10,347), against $80,261 in Carbon County and $72,509 in Montana. In 2015-2019 it was $56,458 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bridger, Carbon County | Carbon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,891 ±$10,347 | $80,261 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,587 ±$11,881 | $104,457 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,568 ±$4,672 | $45,872 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.0% ±7.6 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.9% ±6.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.1% ±4.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±4.0 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.6% ±7.8 pts | 86.4% | – |
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 Bridger, Carbon County?
Owners occupy 74.4% of Bridger, Carbon County's occupied homes and renters 25.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $250,000 by its owner (±$80,794). The median renter pays $753 a month including utilities, and 38.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bridger, Carbon County | Carbon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $250,000 ±$80,794 | $420,800 | +$94,440 |
| Median gross rent | $753 ±$143 | $844 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.0% ±19.2 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,348 ±$119 | $1,753 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.4% ±8.1 pts | 78.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.6% ±8.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Housing units | 352 ±389 | 6,455 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 18.6% ±21.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.7% ±11.0 pts | 81.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.3% ±9.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±8.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.7% ±8.4 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% ±2.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
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 Bridger, Carbon County building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Bridger, Carbon County in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 2.8 per 1,000 residents against 4.6 across Montana.
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 Bridger, Carbon County work and get to work?
60.4% of Bridger, Carbon County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.4 minutes.
| Measure | Bridger, Carbon County | Carbon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6% ±9.7 pts | 59.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% ±5.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 60.4% ±9.5 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 29.2% ±9.1 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 5.6% ±3.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9% ±4.5 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.4 min ±8.3 | 29.6 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 Bridger, Carbon County?
No census tract lies mostly in Bridger, Carbon County; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2Carbon County | 1,786 | $56,761 |
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 Bridger, Carbon County) · Census block assignment files
How does Bridger, Carbon County compare with other places in Montana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bridger, Carbon County is the 11,773rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 71st-most populous of 127 in Montana.
Bridger, Carbon County is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 71st | 127 |
Bridger, Carbon County's figures with every place in Montana (CSV)
Every place in Montana, sortable · Compare Bridger, Carbon County 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 Bridger, Carbon County?
22 of the 57 figures for Bridger, Carbon County 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 Bridger, Carbon County 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 Bridger.