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Cost of living in Bridge City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bridge City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bridge City is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bridge City is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bridge City is $93,549.
The median income in Bridge City is $57,031.
Bridge City's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bridge City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bridge City | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 71 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bridge City, LA Weather
The average high in Bridge City is 78.0° and the average low is 60.9°.
There are 77.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 63.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bridge City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 60.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 63.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bridge City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bridge City
The current population in Bridge City is 7,297. The population has decreased 20.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,297 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 7,258 | 4.9% |
| 2022 | 6,916 | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 7,542 | 17.7% |
| 2020 | 6,409 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 6,602 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 6,894 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 6,957 | 4.4% |
| 2016 | 6,663 | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 7,027 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 7,163 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 7,389 | -7.4% |
| 2012 | 7,978 | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 8,795 | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 9,136 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bridge City
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Bridge City is:
24.4% White with 1,779 White residents.
34.9% African American with 2,550 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 41 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.3% Other with 169 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 130 Two Or More residents.
35.9% Hispanic with 2,621 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bridge City | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24.4% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 34.9% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 35.9% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bridge City
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Bridge City is 48.3% female with 3,521 female residents.
Bridge City is 51.7% male with 3,775 male residents.
| Gender | Bridge City | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bridge City for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Bridge City completed < 9th grade.
15.0% of adults in Bridge City completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Bridge City completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Bridge City completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Bridge City completed associate's degree.
5.0% of adults in Bridge City completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Bridge City completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Bridge City completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Bridge City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bridge City | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 15.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bridge City, Louisiana
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7.6% of households in Bridge City earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Bridge City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.1% of households in Bridge City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.8% of households in Bridge City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Bridge City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.4% of households in Bridge City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.7% of households in Bridge City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.6% of households in Bridge City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.3% of households in Bridge City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.9% of households in Bridge City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bridge City | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.1% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.8% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.7% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.6% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.3% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
