Demographics & People — Bridgeport, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,819 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
| Median Age | 30.5 |
| Total Households | 686 |
| Family Households | 407 |
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1237 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,668 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 741 |
| German | 397 |
| English | 306 |
| Other groups | 279 |
| Irish | 208 |
| American | 131 |
| French (except Basque) | 119 |
| British | 35 |
| Norwegian | 28 |
| Polish | 21 |
Language
| English Only | 1,659 |
| Spanish | 61 |
| Population 5+ | 1,723 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 152 |
| Population 18+ | 1,449 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bridgeport, Illinois.