BUSINESS & COMMERCEBridgeport, Michigan

Business and Commerce

As an important access point on Interstate Highway 75 (I-75), it is not surprising that many Bridgeport businesses serve the needs of travelers. Tourists and freight haulers alike visit the many restaurant and travel-related service offerings provided by our community.

Perhaps that's why some people are surprised to discover Bridgeport's diverse business composition. In fact, the 2005 business census shows that Bridgeport has a diversified business base consisting of businesses in: Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Transportation & warehousing, Information, Finance & insurance, Real estate & rental & leasing, Professional, scientific & technical services, Admin, support, waste mgt, remediation services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment & recreation, Accommodation & food services, and Other services (except public administration).

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Yet while there is great overall industry diversification, most businesses in Bridgeport are small businesses. As you can see below, virtually all businesses headquartered in Bridgeport employ fewer than 100 people. And almost half employ fewer than 5.

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Only a few of Bridgeport's larger employers are corporations headquartered in Bridgeport. Most, such as the major banking institutions and fast food chains, are headquartered in other cities or even other states. These brand-name organizations play a vital role in the business environment in Bridgeport. They work hand-in-hand with our smaller, locally based enterprises, and they are a central component of Bridgeport's economic vitality.

[Note: Statistics provided by US Census Bureau are for zip code 48722 only.]

Demographics

Bridgeport is an unincorporated community in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 8.3 square miles (21.6 km²), all land.

As of the census of 2000, there were 7,849 people, 3,022 households, and 2,106 families residing in the community. The population density was 941.4 per square mile (363.4/km²). There were 3,136 housing units at an average density of 376.1/sq mi (145.2/km²).

The racial makeup of the community was 64.05% White, 28.59% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 3.83% from other races, and 2.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.29% of the population.

There were 3,022 households out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the community the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $37,515, and the median income for a family was $45,691. Males had a median income of $36,825 versus $22,790 for females. The per capita income for the community was $19,797. About 9.1% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Source: US Census (2000)

BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Bridgeport, Michigan

Business and Commerce

Bridgeport Area
Chamber of Commerce

Bridgeport Government

Demographics

BUSINESS & COMMERCEBridgeport, Michigan

Business and Commerce

Bridgeport AreaChamber of Commerce

Bridgeport Government

Demographics

BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Bridgeport, Michigan

Bridgeport Area
Chamber of Commerce