Bridgeton City, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 15550 people in the city, organized into 6251 households, and 4204 families residing in the city. The population density was 1067.1 people per square mile (412.01/km˛), it is the 370th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 6729 housing units at an average density of 461.8 per square mile (178.3/km˛). The average household size was 2.43 persons, and the average family size was 2.95 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males. The median age is 40.2 years, The median age of males was 38.4 years, for females the median age was 42.1 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 86.47% White, 9.05% Black or African American, 0.21% American Indian, 2.27% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 1.3% from two or more races and 0.69% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $49216, making it the 106th highest city by median household income in Missouri. The median income for a family in the city was $57797, it is Missouri's 92nd wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $23955, making it the 84th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Missouri. The median income was $26850, Median income for males is $33722, compared with $22115 for females.
In 2000, 3761 pupils and students, of which 51.4% are male and 48.6% are female, 24.19% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.35% nursery or pri school, 3.99% kindergarten, 42.33% elementary school, 25.58% high school and 21.75% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 15550 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 15550 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 15542 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 15499 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 15459 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 15414 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 15309 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 15186 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 15121 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 15061 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 15028 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 118 | 121 | 239 |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 67 | 150 |
| Elementary school | 867 | 725 | 1592 |
| High school | 450 | 512 | 962 |
| College or graduate school | 415 | 403 | 818 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton city, Missouri | $49216 | $57797 | $23955 |
| St. Louis County, Missouri | $50532 | $61680 | $27595 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |