Demographics

Detailed demographic data about the Bridgeton and its trade area has been prepared to include including population, housing and workforce information, and a listing of the largest employers.

Population

  • Bridgeton City Limits - 12,234
  • 1 Mile Trade Area - 4,790
  • 5 Mile Trade Area - 143,117
  • 10 Mile Trade Area - 634,366

(2010 U.S. Decennial Census, 2010 American Community Survey)

Median Household Income

$62,946

(2010 U.S. Census)

Median Home Sale Price

$164,100

(2010 U.S. Census)

Workforce

  • Total Labor Force 1,403,123
  • Total Employment 1,310,277
  • Total Unemployment 92,846
  • Unemployment Rate 6.6%

(St. Louis MSA - December 2013 - Missouri Department of Economic Development in Cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Education

  • High School Graduate or Higher 91%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

(2010 U.S. Census Bureau)

Bridgeton's Largest Employers

FirmEmployees
DePaul Health Center2,847
Hussmann Refrigeration1,750
Schnucks475
Wal-Mart Supercenter450
Nesher Pharmaceutical N/A
Hunter Engineering300
Continental Manufacturing 250 
Best Buy250
Home Depot 250
Lowe's220
Target200

(As of December 2013, based on the number of employees working in Bridgeton 2010 Daytime Workforce and Daytime Population Statistics)

2010 Daytime Workforce & Daytime Population Statistics

  • Total Resident Population: 12,234
  • Total Workers Working in the Place: 25,757
  • Total Workers Living in the Place: 6,209
  • Estimated Daytime Population: 31,782
  • Daytime Population Change Due to Commuting: 19,548 (159.8%)
  • Workers who Lived and Worked in the Same Place: 1,428 (23.0%)

(2010 U.S. Decennial Census, 2010 American Community Survey)