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Bridgeport, NE

City in Morrill County, Nebraska.

Population

1,342

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,120

ZIP codes

0

Bridgeport and its ZIP codes

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Bridgeport at a glance

  • Bridgeport is about 43 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 97th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
  • The median household income is $60,404, 21% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,100 (56% below Nebraska) and median rent is $780 a month.

Local data for Bridgeport, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bridgeport, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,404

Poverty rate

15.5%

Median home value

$105,100

Median rent

$780/mo

Homeownership

67.3%

Bachelor's or higher

18.1%

Median age

40.3

Average commute

13.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (285), Mexican Americans (202), Irish Americans (135).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morrill County. PPP loans are for Bridgeport.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.7%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,319

1,495 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$79,808

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$39.2M

FY 2026, $8,601 per person

Morrill County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bridgeport, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.1%
  • Carpooled13.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked7.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
  • Worked from home4.1%

Average one-way commute: 13.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bridgeport, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

532

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

2

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 16°F

18.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bridgeport, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.2%

U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

15.2%

U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.6%

U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts

Cities near Bridgeport

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BroadwaterVillage13 mi0.2
BayardCity14 mi0.7
McGrewVillage18 mi0.1
DaltonVillage19 mi0.3
MelbetaVillage23 mi0.1
MinatareCity24 mi0.4
GurleyVillage24 mi0.2
LiscoCensus-designated place27 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bridgeport, NE in?
Bridgeport is in Morrill County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Bridgeport, NE?
About 1,342 people live in Bridgeport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bridgeport?
Nearby places include Broadwater (13 mi), Bayard (14 mi), McGrew (18 mi), Dalton (19 mi), Melbeta (23 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023