Bridgeton, Missouri
Bridgeton: City in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
About
Bridgeton is a city located in the county of Saint Louis in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,550 and a population density of 292 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,498 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bridgeton
| Population : | 11,498 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Saint Louis County |
| Postal code : | 63044 |
| Area : | 39.58 km2 |
| Altitude : | 584 feet / 178 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:47:32 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 291 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bridgeton is located at 38°46'1"N 90°24'41"W (38.7670000, -90.4115100).
Bridgeton map
- Official Website
Official website of Bridgeton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bridgeton decreased by 0.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,550 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,548 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,591 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,640 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,729 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,726 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,640 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,594 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,551 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,520 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,498 | -0.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 43,932 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 43,807 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 44,800 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 43,718 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 58.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 26.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 33.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 36.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,522 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 38.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 38.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $75,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,113 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $505 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $846 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,303 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 75,997 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,021,735 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,334,409 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 555,896 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,765 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,906 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,838 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 31.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,570 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,337 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 876 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 772 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,602 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 100 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,257 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 8,260.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.29 |
People born in Bridgeton (6)
People born in Bridgeton, including actress Janet Jones, politician, lawyer Eric Schmitt, Amateur golfer Jordan Niebrugge, .
List
- Sam Fink (American soccer player) he was born in 08/05/1993
- Noah Elliott (snowboarder) he was born in 12/07/1997
- Josh Fleming (American baseball player) he was born in 18/05/1996
Schools in Bridgeton
College & universities near Bridgeton, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179308 | Saint Louis Community College | Bridgeton (MO) | 63044 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bridgeton, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bridgeton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton Post Office | Bridgeton (MO) | 63044 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Bridgeton , New Jersey city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States with a population of 23,635 people.
- Bridgeton , Michigan township in Newaygo County, Michigan with a population of 2,171 people.
- Bridgeton , Pennsylvania township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,281 people.
- Bridgeton , North Carolina town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 444 people.
Other cities in Saint Louis County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Louis County , MO. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Point | 90,070 | A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri. |
| Florissant | 50,795 | The most populous city in St. |
| Chesterfield | 47,570 | A city in St. |
| Oakville | 36,143 | City in Halton Region, Ontario |
| Wildwood | 35,460 | City in New Jersey |
| University City | 34,165 | Suburb in St. |
| Ballwin | 30,094 | City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States |
| Mehlville | 28,380 | Census designated place |
| Kirkwood | 27,866 | Suburb of St. |
| Maryland Heights | 26,895 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Hazelwood | 25,042 | Suburb city of St. |
| Webster Groves | 22,896 | City in Missouri |
| Ferguson | 20,457 | Town in St. |
| Affton | 20,307 | Census designated place |
| Spanish Lake | 19,650 | Census designated place |
| Creve Coeur | 18,624 | City in St. |
Distance to Other Cities
Bridgeton distances to largest Missouri cities