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.

Bridge City, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,640

Median Agei

35.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.3%7,262

Hispanic/Latino

17.5%1,687

Two or More

4.9%473

Asian

2.2%208

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%241

High School Diploma

26.9%1,636

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%435

Some College (1+ yr)

17.5%1,062

Associate's Degree

11.9%723

Bachelor's Degree

17%1,032

Master's Degree

2.6%159

Professional Degree

1.6%99

Doctorate

1.1%66

HS or Higher

89.8%

BA or Higher

22.3%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$202,800

Median Renti

$1,431

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.5%2,645

Renter-Occupied

23.5%813

Total Units

3,904

Homeownership

76.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

5%133

$50K–$100K

7%186

$100K–$150K

13.7%362

$150K–$200K

22.9%605

$200K–$300K

31.9%845

$300K–$500K

14.1%372

$500K–$1M

4.7%123

$1M+

0.7%19

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

157

$1,000–$1,250

175

$1,250–$1,500

103

$1,500–$2,000

204

$2,000+

174

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%66

2010–2019

6.1%239

2000–2009

15.3%597

1990–1999

7.5%292

1980–1989

21.1%824

1970–1979

26.8%1,045

1960–1969

13%508

1950–1959

5.3%206

1940–1949

2.9%112

1939 or earlier

0.4%15

Heating Fuel

Electricity

60.4%2,087

Utility Gas

39%1,347

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%19

No Fuel

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,958

Mean Household Incomei

$113,637

Per Capita Incomei

$40,239

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

4,643

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10%347

$10K–$15K

0%1

$15K–$20K

2%69

$20K–$25K

1.7%58

$25K–$30K

3.1%107

$30K–$35K

1.7%60

$35K–$40K

0.3%10

$40K–$45K

2.4%84

$45K–$50K

10.6%366

$50K–$60K

2.7%92

$60K–$75K

10.4%358

$75K–$100K

10.2%354

$100K–$125K

11.7%403

$125K–$150K

13%451

$150K–$200K

10.5%364

$200K+

9.7%334

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$371/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing7 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers26 homes86% occupied$371/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $88,958/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

68%

Very low income$27K–$44K/yr

32%

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

14% 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

3533.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

129

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,321

Avg. Commutei

24.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,507

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

410(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.8%Insured

9.2%Uninsured