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Bridgeport, WV

Harrison CountyElev. 311 m
Population
9,292
Median home
$276,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Bridgeport

Bridgeport is home to roughly 9,292 residents. Bridgeport sits in Harrison County. The median age is 43.9 and the median household income is $99,936. Homes carry a median value of $276,700, and about 76% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.6%). Around 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
9,292
Median age
43.9
Median household income
$99,936
Per-capita income
$52,676
Poverty rate
3.8%
High-school grad or higher
96.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
Unemployment
1.8%
Avg. commute
17.6 min
Work from home
9.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White89.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.8%
Black1.6%
Asian3.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts66.3%
Sales & office19.4%
Service8.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.8%
Production, transportation & material moving1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$276,700
Median gross rent
$1,227/mo
Owner-occupied
76.2%
Median year built
1975
Households
3,915
Avg. household size
2.33

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Bridgeport has 4 public schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading0%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 912
BRIDGEPORT MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 68
JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -15
SIMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -15

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime61% below national
Bridgeport150
West Virginia282
United States386
1% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime35% below national
Bridgeport1,268
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
56% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bridgeport Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bridgeport.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Harrison County
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
HurricaneRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Bridgeport is in Harrison County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bridgeport sits in Harrison County. Elevation ~311 m.

Map of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, WV
Where Bridgeport is
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Johnson, Governor Joseph, HouseSimpson Creek Covered BridgeBridgeport Lamp Chimney Company Bowstring Concrete Arch Bridge
Notable people from Bridgeport
Waldo P. JohnsonTim Lindsey
People searches in Bridgeport
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Nearby cities
Clarksburg (7 mi)Pleasant Valley (11 mi)Grafton (12 mi)Fairmont (13 mi)Philippi (15 mi)Buckhannon (21 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Bridgeport, WV (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Bridgeport, West Virginia.

David Allen Miller, 65
Bridgeport · Taylor County · 26330
AKA David A Miller

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Bridgeport — frequently asked

What is the population of Bridgeport, West Virginia?
Bridgeport has a population of about 9,292, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bridgeport?
The median home value in Bridgeport is $276,700, and the median gross rent is $1,227/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bridgeport safe? What is the crime rate?
Bridgeport Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 150 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bridgeport face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Harrison County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including hail, lightning, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bridgeport?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Bridgeport. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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