Bridger, Montana
Bridger: Town in Carbon County, Montana, United States
About
Bridger is a town located in the county of Carbon in the U.S. state of Montana. Its population at the 2010 census was 708 and a population density of 344 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 769 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bridger
| Population : | 769 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Montana (United States) |
| County : | Carbon County |
| Postal code : | 59014 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 406 |
| Area : | 2.06 km2 |
| Named for : | Jim Bridger |
| Altitude : | 3,665 feet / 1117 meters |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 16:32:35 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 373 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bridger is located at 45°17'45"N 108°54'50"W (45.2957800, -108.9137500).
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Demographics
The population of Bridger increased by 7.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 708 | - | census |
| 2011 | 710 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 717 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 730 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 736 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 733 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 740 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 751 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 751 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 755 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 769 | 1.82% | estimation process |
People born in Bridger (1)
plant pathologist Stuart D. Lyda was born in Bridger
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bridger, MT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLG | Billings, MT | 2501 1st Avenue North | BUS |
Post offices near Bridger
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bridger Post Office | Bridger (MT) | 59014 |
Other cities in Carbon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carbon County , MT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Red Lodge | 2,359 | City in Montana, United States |
| Joliet | 666 | Town in Montana |
| Fromberg | 469 | Town of the United States |
| Bearcreek | 86 | Town in Carbon County, Montana, United States |
