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 2025 the population of Bridgeport is 1,432. The population is expected to shrink to 1,390 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.59%.
The median age of Bridgeport residents is 43.
The diversity index of Bridgeport is 56.5, 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 $90,970 and projected to be $99,312 in 2030. Per capita income is $38,616, projected to be $42,282 in 2030. 3.07% of households – 44 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $833,906 and the average disposable income is $67,652.
There are 705 housing units in Bridgeport; 411 are owner-occupied, 196 are rented, and 98 are vacant. The average home value is $124,367, with 34 homes built in 2010 or later, and 229 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 133 businesses in Bridgeport, employing 1,061 workers and pulling from a labor force of 627 age 16 and above. 140 workers commute into Bridgeport from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
470 residents both live and work in/around Bridgeport. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 27.02% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.85% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 483 drive alone, 72 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 54 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 18 residents work from home.
314 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 83 have associates degrees, 128 have bachelor’s degrees, and 87 hold a graduate or professional degree.
