Population 1,239 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bridger
Household size in Bridger
| Period | Bridger | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Bridger has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Montana as a whole, where it has 2.44 people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bridger
| Period | Bridger | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.9 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.9 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.5, Bridger is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.9, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bridger
| Period | Bridger | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Bridger: 2.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bridger
Renters in Bridger
| Period | Bridger | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bridger is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 48.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bridger
| Period | Bridger | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Bridger: 14.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bridger
| Period | Bridger | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Bridger is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bridger
| Period | Bridger | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $555 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $641 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $772 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $817 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$262 | +$487 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bridger costs $817 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 26.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bridger
Bachelor's degrees in Bridger
| Period | Bridger | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bridger: 22.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bridger
| Period | Bridger | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Bridger: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Montana as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bridger
| Period | Bridger | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Bridger is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Montana as a whole (3.7%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bridger compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridger | 2.53 | 47.5 | 2.4% | 21.9% | 14.2% | 1971 | $817 | 22.8% | 94.7% | 5.6% |
| Fromberg | 2.49 | 47.8 | 3.9% | 17.4% | 8.7% | 1975 | $929 | 19.5% | 94.2% | 9.4% |
| Bearcreek | 2.52 | 46.2 | 3.2% | 17.3% | 9.0% | 1981 | $910 | 27.0% | 94.5% | 6.6% |
| Warren | 2.96 | 40.5 | 9.1% | 20.2% | 13.4% | 1986 | $706 | 30.6% | 94.9% | 8.3% |
| Edgar | 2.56 | 49.9 | 3.3% | 17.6% | 10.7% | 1980 | $1,005 | 24.5% | 95.4% | 6.4% |
| Belfry | 2.48 | 48.5 | 2.9% | 14.9% | 22.1% | 1986 | $1,011 | 41.4% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
| Boyd | 3.31 | 46.7 | 4.2% | 6.3% | 22.2% | 1995 | $1,186 | 23.8% | 97.0% | 2.1% |
| Roberts | 2.87 | 43.2 | 7.6% | 19.0% | 23.0% | 1988 | $1,335 | 29.3% | 96.5% | 7.6% |
| Joliet | 2.73 | 45.9 | 8.2% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 1979 | $1,098 | 20.3% | 97.6% | 0.9% |
| Rockvale | 2.69 | 57.5 | 3.1% | 19.1% | 15.8% | 1982 | $1,205 | 23.5% | 97.9% | 3.6% |
| Red Lodge | 1.83 | 59.7 | 7.6% | 29.4% | 37.8% | 1969 | $991 | 49.9% | 96.0% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bridger. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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