Bridgeport, known as “Trail City, U.S.A.,” is the county seat of Morrill County, whose economy is based on agriculture, railroads, and government. This deep-rooted community was founded in 1900 as a station by the Burlington Railroad. The town is located on or near many historic trails of the West, including Oregon, California, Mormon, Pony Express, and Sidney-Black Hills Trails. Courthouse and Jail Rocks, south of Bridgeport, were landmarks mentioned in many travelers' journals.
As of 2026 the population of Bridgeport is 1,390. The population is expected to shrink to 1,356 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.49%.
The median age of Bridgeport residents is 43.
The diversity index of Bridgeport is 57.3, meaning that there is a 57% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Bridgeport is $91,078 and projected to be $101,900 in 2031. Per capita income is $39,362, projected to be $44,369 in 2031. 3.17% of households – 44 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,139,752 and the average disposable income is $67,963.
There are 697 housing units in Bridgeport; 414 are owner-occupied, 183 are rented, and 100 are vacant. The average home value is $125,175, with 35 homes built in 2010 or later, and 204 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 135 businesses in Bridgeport, employing 1,082 workers and pulling from a labor force of 558 age 16 and above. 84 workers commute into Bridgeport from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
474 residents both live and work in/around Bridgeport. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 23.21% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 408 drive alone, 74 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 53 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 23 residents work from home.
327 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 94 have associates degrees, 117 have bachelor’s degrees, and 62 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
