Bridport, Vermont
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Population change since 2000: -1.4%
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| Males: 612 |  (50.2%) |
| Females: 606 |  (49.8%) |
| Median resident age: | 43.9 years |
| Vermont median age: | 45.8 years |
Zip codes: 05734.
| Bridport: | $88,607 |
| VT: | $73,991 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,247 (it was $19,720 in 2000)
Bridport town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $341,810 (it was $114,100 in 2000)
| Bridport: | $341,810 |
| VT: | $304,700 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $400,302; detached houses: $427,258; townhouses or other attached units: $389,241; in 2-unit structures: $373,341; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $633,103; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $292,995; mobile homes: $101,709
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Bridport, VT
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- 1,15795.0%White alone
- 393.2%Hispanic
- 80.7%Two or more races
- 70.6%Asian alone
- 30.2%Black alone
- 20.2%American Indian alone
- 20.2%Other race alone
Races in Bridport detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of Vermont and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Bridport, Vermont as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bridport is 244 to 1.
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Ancestries: United States (18.2%), English (15.0%), French (14.6%), French Canadian (14.0%), Irish (13.8%), German (9.3%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Land area: 44.0 square miles.
Population density: 28 people per square mile (very low).
38 residents are foreign born (1.5% North America, 0.8% Europe, 0.8% Asia).
| This town: | 3.1% |
| Vermont: | 3.8% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Bridport town: | 1.8% ($2,086) |
| Vermont: | 2.0% ($2,196) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY 
(86.9 miles , pop. 61,821).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (162.2 miles , pop. 589,141).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (218.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Shoreham, VT (2.6 miles ),
), Crown Point, NY (2.7 miles ),
), Weybridge, VT (2.8 miles ),
), Moriah, NY (2.9 miles ),
), Latitude: 43.99 N, Longitude: 73.35 W
Area code: 802
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $248,200
- 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $248,200
- 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $248,200
- 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $282,200
- 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $249,800
- 2017: 1 building, cost: $246,000
- 2016: 1 building, cost: $246,000
- 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $226,800
- 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $193,300
- 2012: 1 building, cost: $184,000
- 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $171,000
- 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $171,000
- 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $171,000
- 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $171,000
- 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $171,000
- 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $171,000
- 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $132,800
- 2004: 8 buildings, average cost: $132,800
- 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $132,800
- 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $101,700
- 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $101,700
- 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $101,700
- 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $101,700
- 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $91,700
- 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $91,700
| Here: | 1.8% |
| Vermont: | 2.0% |
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (23.0%)
- Educational services (7.7%)
- Public administration (5.9%)
- Construction (4.5%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
- Social assistance (4.2%)
- Health care (3.9%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (32.9%)
- Construction (6.9%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (6.1%)
- Public administration (3.6%)
- Accommodation & food services (3.6%)
- Educational services (3.3%)
- Repair & maintenance (3.0%)
- Educational services (13.0%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.0%)
- Public administration (8.7%)
- Social assistance (7.4%)
- Health care (6.7%)
- Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
- Finance & insurance (3.7%)
- Farmers and farm managers (13.5%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.3%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.0%)
- Top executives (2.7%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (2.7%)
- Farmers and farm managers (21.0%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (11.0%)
- Top executives (5.0%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.1%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.0%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.0%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.0%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.4%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)
- Farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (4.0%)
Average climate in Bridport, Vermont
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Earthquake activity:
Bridport-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 40.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 49.4 miles away from Bridport center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 39.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 93.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 137.3 miles away from Bridport center
On 4/20/2000 at 08:46:55, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 45.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Addison County (23) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 3
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 15, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Bridport:
- HELEN PORTER HEALTHCARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MIDDLEBURY, VT)
- PORTER HOSPITAL, INC Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; MIDDLEBURY, VT)
- MOSES-LUDINGTON HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; TICONDEROGA, NY)
- HERITAGE COMMONS RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; TICONDEROGA, NY)
- CLARK NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; VERGENNES, VT)
Airports located in Bridport:
- Manning Personal Airstrip Airport (VT10) (Runways: 1)
- Melrose Springs Airfield Airport (VT73) (Runways: 1)
Amtrak stations near Bridport:
- 7 miles: PORT HENRY (RTE. 9 NORTH & RTE. 22) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.
- 10 miles: TICONDEROGA (RTE. 74 (FORT TICONDEROGA RD.)) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
- 15 miles: WESTPORT (HWY. 9 N. & D&H RAILROAD TRACKS) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bridport:
- Middlebury College (about 9 miles; Middlebury, VT; Full-time enrollment: 3,077)
- Castleton State College (about 28 miles; Castleton, VT; FT enrollment: 2,079)
- Champlain College (about 35 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
- University of Vermont (about 35 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)
- Community College of Vermont (about 36 miles; Winooski, VT; FT enrollment: 3,394)
- Norwich University (about 36 miles; Northfield, VT; FT enrollment: 4,221)
- Saint Michael's College (about 37 miles; Colchester, VT; FT enrollment: 2,336)
Public elementary/middle school in Bridport:
- BRIDPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL (Students: 107, Location: 3442 VT ROUTE 22A, Grades: PK-6)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Bridport: Jones Dock (A), Bridport Public Library (B), Bridport Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Bridport include: Bridport Congregational Church (A), Saint Bernadette Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Central Cemetery (1), Bliss Cemetery (2), Russell Cemetery (3), Wells Cemetery (4), Pine Hill Cemetery (5), Town Line Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Potash Brook (A), Braisted Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Park in Bridport: Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Tourist attraction: Limewalk Tours (Tours & Charters; 205 Crown Point Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map
Birthplace of: Charles A. Eldredge - Representative.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Bridport and their reported violations in the past:
TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 3,800, Surface water):Past health violations:Past monitoring violations:
- MCL, Average - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-29-2011), St Formal NOV issued (APR-29-2011), St Tech Assistance Visit (APR-29-2011), St Public Notif received (MAY-16-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-17-2013)
- MCL, Average - Between OCT-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-25-2011), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-25-2011), St Tech Assistance Visit (JAN-25-2011), St Public Notif received (FEB-07-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-17-2013)
- MCL, Average - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-19-2010), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-19-2010), St Tech Assistance Visit (OCT-19-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-02-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAY-17-2013)
- MCL, Average - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-13-2010), St Tech Assistance Visit (JUL-13-2010), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-13-2010), St Public Notif received (JUL-23-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAY-17-2013)
- MCL, Average - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (APR-14-2010), St Tech Assistance Visit (APR-14-2010), St Public Notif requested (APR-14-2010), St Public Notif received (MAY-03-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAY-17-2013)
- MCL, Average - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-02-2010), St Tech Assistance Visit (FEB-02-2010), St Public Notif requested (FEB-02-2010), St Public Notif received (FEB-11-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAY-17-2013)
- 2 other older health violations
- One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.5 people |
| Vermont: | 2.3 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 71.3% |
| Whole state: | 62.5% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 8.7% |
| Whole state: | 9.2% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
- Gay men: 0.4% of all households
| This town: | 6.9% |
| Whole state: | 9.4% |
| This town: | 4.9% |
| Whole state: | 3.6% |
For population 15 years and over in Bridport:
- Never married: 22.6%
- Now married: 62.1%
- Separated: 0.2%
- Widowed: 4.6%
- Divorced: 10.5%
For population 25 years and over in Bridport:
- High school or higher: 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.6%
- Graduate or professional degree: 7.6%
- Unemployed: 3.2%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.8 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 11.3 |
| Vermont average: | 11.7 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Bridport, VT (based on Addison County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 5,892 | 6 |
| Mainline Protestant | 3,491 | 27 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 801 | 13 |
| Other | 560 | 6 |
| None | 26,077 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 17
| Addison County: | 4.64 / 10,000 pop. |
| Vermont: | 3.84 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
| Addison County: | 1.36 / 10,000 pop. |
| Vermont: | 1.95 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 24
| Addison County: | 6.55 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 6.40 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 31
| Here: | 8.45 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 11.52 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| This county: | 5.8% |
| Vermont: | 6.8% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Addison County: | 20.9% |
| Vermont: | 22.3% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| This county: | 9.1% |
| State: | 13.3% |
Businesses in Bridport, VT
- True Value: 1
Strongest AM radio stations in Bridport:
- WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
- WIPS (1250 AM; 1 kW; TICONDEROGA, NY; Owner: CALVIN HUGH CARR)
- WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WFAD (1490 AM; 1 kW; MIDDLEBURY, VT; Owner: ADDISON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
- WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
- WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
- WIRD (920 AM; 5 kW; LAKE PLACID, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID INC)
- WSYB (1380 AM; 5 kW; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WEAV (960 AM; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Bridport:
- WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
- WWFY (100.9 FM; BERLIN, VT; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
- WEXP (101.5 FM; BRANDON, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C.)
- WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
- WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
- WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WJEN (94.5 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
- WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
- WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WANC (103.9 FM; TICONDEROGA, NY; Owner: WAMC)
- WXLG (89.9 FM; NORTH CREEK, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
- WIZN (106.7 FM; VERGENNES, VT; Owner: BURLINGTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
- WRMC-FM (91.1 FM; MIDDLEBURY, VT; Owner: THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE)
- WXZO (96.7 FM; WILLSBORO, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Bridport:
- W19BR (Channel 19; MONKTON, VT; Owner: PLATTSBURGH PARTNERS)
- W60AO (Channel 60; PORT HENRY, NY; Owner: MOUNTAIN LAKES PUB.TELECOMM.COUNCIL)
- Bridport, Vermont
- Fatal accident count12
- Vehicles involved in fatal accidents20
- Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:4
- Fatalities18
- Persons involved in fatal accidents37
- Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
- Vermont average
- Fatal accident count793
- Vehicles involved in fatal accidents1106
- Fatal accidents involving drunk persons357
- Fatalities873
- Persons involved in fatal accidents1879
- Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents53
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 4Number of bridges
- 20ft / 5.9mTotal length
- $1,598,000Total costs
- 1,010Total average daily traffic
- 27Total average daily truck traffic
- 1,061Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
2- WMUD-LP Studio, 560 Lake Street (Lat: 44.002778 Lon: -73.395278), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 4 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPYA201, Licensee ID: L00670872,
Assigned Frequencies: 950.500 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2003, Expiration Date: 06/01/2030, Certifier: Chip Morgan, Registrant: Champlain Music Appreciation Society, Inc., 560 Lake Street, Bridport, VT 05734, Phone: (802) 758-5000, Fax: (802) 758-7000, Email:
- BLUE SPRUCE, Approximately 200 Feet North Of The Int. Of Route 22a And Rattlin Bridge Road (Lat: 44.019944 Lon: -73.310833), Type: Upole, Structure height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WQCC970,
Assigned Frequencies: 928.131 MHz, 952.131 MHz, Grant Date: 02/25/2015, Expiration Date: 02/02/2025, Certifier: Donald J Rendall Jr, Registrant: Green Mountain Power Corp, 2152 Post Rd, Rutland, VT 05701, Phone: (802) 770-3210, Fax: (802) 770-3499, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Bridport)FAA Registered Aircraft:
2- Aircraft: FAIRCHILD M-62A-3 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
N-Number: 464ZM, N464ZM, N-464ZM, Serial Number: T42-4047, Certificate Issue Date: 02/10/2012
Registrant (Individual): Mark B Manning, 2446 Lake St, Bridport, VT 05734 - Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 7194W, N7194W, N-7194W, Serial Number: 28-1006, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 01/29/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 07/30/2008
Registrant (Individual): Jeffrey P Wagner, 504 N Cream Hill Rd, Bridport, VT 05734
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 77.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 12.7%Wood
- 9.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 62.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 18.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 18.6%Wood
Bridport compared to Vermont state average:
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
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Total of 9 patent applications in 2008-2024.