Bridgeton, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 11,338 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.1%
Males: 5,185  (45.7%)
Females: 6,153  (54.3%)
Median resident age:

41.4 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63043, 63044, 63045.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,213 (it was $49,216 in 2000)
Bridgeton:

$71,213
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,953 (it was $23,955 in 2000)

Bridgeton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $243,105 (it was $109,900 in 2000)
Bridgeton:

$243,105
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $235,197; detached houses: $245,881; townhouses or other attached units: $185,943; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $51,909; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $61,876; mobile homes: $140,581

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,007.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bridgeton: 95.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.1%
(3.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 23.8% for Black residents, 30.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 32.2% for other race residents, 29.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Bridgeton, MO (2022)
    • 6,93661.3%White alone
    • 2,34820.8%Black alone
    • 1,14410.1%Hispanic
    • 5234.6%Two or more races
    • 3583.2%Asian alone
    • 120.1%Other race alone
    • 20.02%American Indian alone

Races in Bridgeton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 20 registered sex offenders living in Bridgeton, Missouri as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bridgeton is 584 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Bridgeton by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(8.6)
1
(8.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(33.8)
1
(8.5)
1
(8.6)
0
(0.0)
3
(26.0)
1
(8.7)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
2
(13.4)
7
(60.6)
5
(43.1)
3
(25.9)
7
(60.0)
6
(51.2)
6
(50.7)
8
(67.6)
9
(76.9)
6
(51.4)
9
(77.5)
6
(52.1)
11
(95.7)
11
(97.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
21
(140.3)
12
(103.9)
21
(181.2)
18
(155.6)
24
(205.9)
18
(153.6)
17
(143.6)
28
(236.6)
24
(205.1)
19
(162.9)
12
(103.4)
15
(130.2)
15
(130.5)
12
(105.8)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
50
(334.0)
41
(355.0)
51
(440.0)
54
(466.8)
69
(591.9)
49
(418.1)
47
(396.9)
70
(591.5)
52
(444.3)
42
(360.1)
36
(310.1)
50
(434.0)
40
(347.9)
56
(493.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
81
(541.0)
78
(675.3)
108
(931.7)
88
(760.7)
87
(746.3)
52
(443.6)
77
(650.2)
80
(676.0)
74
(632.3)
67
(574.5)
72
(620.3)
56
(486.1)
48
(417.5)
66
(581.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
836
(5,584)
801
(6,935)
738
(6,366)
989
(8,549)
886
(7,601)
749
(6,390)
761
(6,426)
761
(6,430)
835
(7,135)
557
(4,776)
724
(6,237)
663
(5,755)
536
(4,662)
483
(4,259)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
79
(527.7)
54
(467.5)
35
(301.9)
41
(354.4)
40
(343.1)
33
(281.5)
39
(329.3)
49
(414.0)
52
(444.3)
56
(480.2)
83
(715.0)
94
(815.9)
78
(678.4)
124
(1,093)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(6.7)
5
(43.3)
1
(8.6)
1
(8.6)
0
(0.0)
2
(17.1)
3
(25.3)
6
(50.7)
4
(34.2)
1
(8.6)
1
(8.6)
1
(8.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(17.6)
City-Data.com crime index423.0512.7538.1601.6611.9479.8491.9648.6594.2448.9505.2549.1472.6506.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Bridgeton, MO

Crime rate in Bridgeton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 65 (57 officers - 54 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.95
Missouri average:

2.53
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Bridgeton, MO City Guides:

Ancestries: German (19.5%), American (15.2%), Irish (7.8%), English (5.4%), Italian (2.3%), Afghan (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1843

Elevation: 580 feet

Land area: 14.6 square miles.

Population density: 778 people per square mile   (low).

Bridgeton, Missouri map

1,041 residents are foreign born (5.1% Latin America, 3.0% Asia).

This city:

9.2%
Missouri:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,537 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,993 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Charles, MO (5.5 miles , pop. 60,321).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (13.0 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (257.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Champ, MO (1.4 miles),
St. Ann, MO (1.6 miles ),
Maryland Heights, MO (1.7 miles ),
Hazelwood, MO (1.8 miles ),
Edmundson, MO (1.8 miles ),
Woodson Terrace, MO (1.9 miles ),
Breckenridge Hills, MO (2.0 miles ),
Berkeley, MO (2.2 miles )

Latitude: 38.76 N, Longitude: 90.42 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +14,823 (+131.0%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,319 (25.9%)

Distribution of median household income in Bridgeton, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bridgeton, MO in 2022

Property values in Bridgeton, MO

Bridgeton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2021: 22 buildings, average cost: $236,100
  • 2020: 26 buildings, average cost: $232,200
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $172,500
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $210,000
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $173,800
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2014: 6 buildings, average cost: $130,800
  • 2013: 50 buildings, average cost: $112,800
  • 2012: 33 buildings, average cost: $111,200
  • 2011: 25 buildings, average cost: $157,100
  • 2010: 23 buildings, average cost: $104,100
  • 2008: 13 buildings, average cost: $142,400
  • 2007: 22 buildings, average cost: $154,400
  • 2006: 19 buildings, average cost: $197,200
  • 2005: 30 buildings, average cost: $132,800
  • 2004: 17 buildings, average cost: $119,100
  • 2003: 19 buildings, average cost: $118,800
  • 2002: 35 buildings, average cost: $122,200
  • 2001: 35 buildings, average cost: $103,700
  • 2000: 21 buildings, average cost: $117,700
  • 1999: 27 buildings, average cost: $95,300
  • 1998: 20 buildings, average cost: $91,500
  • 1997: 17 buildings, average cost: $91,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Bridgeton, MO residents
Average permit cost in Bridgeton, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Missouri:

2.8%
Historical population in Bridgeton, MO
Historical housing units in Bridgeton, MO
Most common industries in Bridgeton, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.3%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Educational services (5.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (13.3%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.0%)
Most common occupations in Bridgeton, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Computer specialists (3.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Computer specialists (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Engineers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)

Average climate in Bridgeton, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Bridgeton, Missouri environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 105. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

105
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.248. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.248
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 9.48. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.48
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.990. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.990
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 26.8. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.8
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.4. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.4
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0454. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0454
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Bridgeton-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 74% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Bridgeton city center killed 3 people and injured 216 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 2/10/1959, a category F4 tornado 15.7 miles away from the city center killed 21 people and injured 345 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bridgeton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 313% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 138.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 138.5 miles away from Bridgeton center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 136.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 120.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 152.6 miles away from Bridgeton center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 155.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in St. Louis County (2) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).

Causes of natural disasters: Flood: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bridgeton topographic map

Main business address for: CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC (SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC).

Hospitals in Bridgeton:

  • ALL SAINTS SPECIAL CARE HOSPITAL (12303 DEPAUL DRIVE SECOND FLOOR SO)
  • SSM DEPAUL HEALTH CENTER (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 12303 DEPAUL DRIVE)
  • TIP HOSPICE (3445 BRIDGELAND DRIVE SUITE 119)

Nursing Homes in Bridgeton:

  • BRIDGETON NURSING CENTER (12145 BRIDGETON SQUARE DRIVE)
  • DEPAUL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (12303 DEPAUL DR)
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF BRIDGETON (12145 BRIDGETON SQUARE DR)
  • MARK TWAIN MANOR (11988 MARK TWAIN LANE)

Dialysis Facilities in Bridgeton:

  • QUALITY CARE DIALYSIS CENTERS - BRIDGETON (12484 ST. CHARLES ROCK RD)
  • RENEX DIALYSIS CLINIC OF BRIDGETON (12380 NATURAL BRIDGE RD)

Home Health Centers in Bridgeton:

  • RIMS HEALTH CARE INC (11520 ST CHARLES ROCK ROAD SUITE 115)
  • VNA-TIP HOMECARE (3445 BRIDGELAND DRIVE, SUITE 127)

Heliports located in Bridgeton:

Amtrak stations near Bridgeton:

  • 13 miles: KIRKWOOD (110 W. ARGONNE RD.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: ST. LOUIS (550 S. 16TH ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.
  • 19 miles: ALTON (3400 COLLEGE AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bridgeton:

  • Lindenwood University (about 6 miles; Saint Charles, MO; Full-time enrollment: 11,117)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 7 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)
  • Missouri Baptist University (about 9 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,898)
  • Maryville University of Saint Louis (about 10 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 3,651)
  • Washington University in St Louis (about 10 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,823)
  • Ranken Technical College (about 12 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,134)
  • St Charles Community College (about 12 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)

Private high school in Bridgeton:

  • NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 133, Location: 11570 MARK TWAIN LN, Grades: PK-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Bridgeton:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bridgeton: Bridgeton Landfill (A), City of Saint Louis Fire Department District 8 West Fire Station (B), Pattonville Fire Protection District Station 2 (C), Pattonville Fire Protection District Station 3 Headquarters (D), Pattonville Fire Protection District Station 1 (E), Robertson Fire Protection District Station 2 (F), Saint Louis County Library (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Plaza at de Paul Shopping Center (1), Plaza de Paul Shopping Center (2), Bridgeton Oaks Shopping Center (3), Bridgewood Plaza Shopping Center (4), Carrollton Shopping Center (5), Cypress Village Shopping Center (6), Hilltop Plaza Shopping Center (7), Orchard Bend Shopping Center (8). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Bridgeton: CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Fee Fee Cemetery (1), Mount Lebanon Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Bridgeton include: Appletree Park (1), Gentry County Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Libraries Public - St Louis County- Branches- Bridgeton Trails Branch (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 3455 McKelvey Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Howard Johnson Hotel (4530 N Lindbergh Blvd) (1), Econo Lodge Inn and Suites (3551 Pennridge Drive) (2), Howard Johnson St Louis Airport Hotel (4530 North Lindbergh Boulevard) (3), Homestead Studio Suites Hotel - Bridgeton (11252 Lone Eagle Drive) (4), Embassy Suites Hotel - St Louis Downtown (11237 Lone Eagle Drive) (5), Economy Inn & Suites (12433 Saint Charles Rock R) (6), Embassy Suites St. Louis-Airport (11237 Lone Eagle Dr) (7), Courtyard Airport/Earth City (3101 Rider Trail South) (8), Motel 6 (3655 Pennridge Drive) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Eric Schmitt - Politician, Janet Jones - Film actor.

St. Louis County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.1%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in Bridgeton in 2010:

  • 384 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 28 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 26 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness

People in group quarters in Bridgeton in 2000:

  • 181 people in nursing homes
  • 155 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 35 people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children
  • 5 people in religious group quarters

Banks with branches in Bridgeton (2011 data):

  • U.S. Bank National Association: State Branch at 12375 St. Charles Rock Road, branch established on 1965/09/30; Bridgeton Schnucks Branch at 11253 Saint Charles Rock Road, branch established on 2005/11/15. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Bank of America, National Association: Bridgeton Branch at 12430 St Charles Rock Road, branch established on 1933/01/01. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Montgomery Bank, National Association: Bridgeton Branch at 11998 St. Charles Rock Road, branch established on 2001/02/02. Info updated 2010/06/03: Bank assets: $881.2 mil, Deposits: $723.4 mil, headquarters in Sikeston, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Montgomery Bancorporation, Inc.
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Bridgeton Branch at 12050 St. Charles Rock Road, branch established on 2006/01/09. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • Cass Commercial Bank: at 13001 Hollenberg Drive, branch established on 1906/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $623.0 mil, Deposits: $560.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Cass Information Systems, Inc.
  • Regions Bank: Depaul Facility at 12296 St. Charles Rock Road, branch established on 1987/04/06. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • St. Johns Bank and Trust Company: Bridgeton Branch at 11965 St. Charles Rock Road, branch established on 1984/08/29. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $303.8 mil, Deposits: $273.6 mil, headquarters in Saint Louis, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Unity Bancshares, L.L.c.

For population 15 years and over in Bridgeton:

Marital status in Bridgeton, MO
  • Never married: 40.3%
  • Now married: 43.7%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

For population 25 years and over in Bridgeton:

  • High school or higher: 91.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.4
Missouri average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Bridgeton
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Bridgeton, MO (based on St. Louis County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic230,48874
Evangelical Protestant162,614384
Mainline Protestant74,404130
Other37,15687
Black Protestant9,36948
Orthodox2,0427
None482,881-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 176
Here:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 9
St. Louis County:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 50
This county:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 293
This county:

2.95 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 683
St. Louis County:

6.87 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.6%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.0%
State:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
St. Louis County:

11.9%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Bridgeton:

49.1%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Bridgeton:

45.1%
State:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.5
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Bridgeton:

22.4%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.0%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Bridgeton:

6.8
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Bridgeton:

34.3%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

54.5%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.4%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bridgeton, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 48$326,153$81,5380$0
Parks and Recreation 22$112,950$61,60981$39,825
Streets and Highways 16$94,523$70,8920$0
Other and Unallocable 13$76,392$70,5160$0
Police - Other 8$35,010$52,5154$7,478
Financial Administration 4$23,434$70,3022$575
Judicial and Legal 3$13,707$54,8285$6,066
Other Government Administration 2$17,989$107,93412$8,927
Welfare 1$4,067$48,8046$6,387
Health 1$4,388$52,6560$0
Totals for Government 118$708,613$72,062110$69,257

Bridgeton government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $182,000 ($16.05)
    Sewerage: $92,000 ($8.11)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $6,153,000 ($542.69)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,358,000 ($296.17)
    General - Other: $2,144,000 ($189.10)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,635,000 ($144.21)
    Regular Highways: $1,466,000 ($129.30)
    General Public Buildings: $988,000 ($87.14)
    Central Staff Services: $572,000 ($50.45)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $447,000 ($39.42)
    Financial Administration: $315,000 ($27.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $289,000 ($25.49)
    Health - Other: $62,000 ($5.47)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $589,000 ($51.95)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $553,000 ($48.77)
    Regular Highways: $148,000 ($13.05)
    Police Protection: $114,000 ($10.05)
    Central Staff Services: $34,000 ($3.00)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $15,000 ($1.32)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $9,206,000 ($811.96)

Bridgeton government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $923,000 ($81.41)
    Other: $48,000 ($4.23)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $48,000 ($4.23)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $1,389,000 ($122.51)
    Highways: $470,000 ($41.45)
    General Local Government Support: $227,000 ($20.02)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $352,000 ($31.05)
    Fines and Forfeits: $140,000 ($12.35)
    Special Assessments: $98,000 ($8.64)
    Rents: $55,000 ($4.85)
    Sale of Property: $33,000 ($2.91)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $454,000 ($40.04)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($0.26)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $12,125,000 ($1069.41)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,309,000 ($291.85)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,025,000 ($178.60)
    Property: $747,000 ($65.88)
    Other License: $47,000 ($4.15)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $24,000 ($2.12)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $24,000 ($2.12)

Bridgeton government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $16,018,000 ($1412.77)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,023,000 ($1325.01)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $9,916,000 ($874.58)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $9,291,000 ($819.46)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $996,000 ($87.85)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $625,000 ($55.12)

Bridgeton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,332,000 ($470.28)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $9,291,000 ($819.46)

5.97% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($70,859 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.97%
Missouri average:

7.67%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($97 average AGI)
St. Louis County:

0.01%
Missouri average:

0.02%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from St. Louis city, MO  1.92% ($53,112 average AGI)
from St. Charles County, MO  0.62% ($67,207)
from Jefferson County, MO  0.45% ($58,119)


6.59% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($77,630 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.59%
Missouri average:

7.51%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($63 average AGI)
St. Louis County:

0.01%
Missouri average:

0.01%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to St. Louis city, MO  1.35% ($40,713 average AGI)
to St. Charles County, MO  1.12% ($66,186)
to Jefferson County, MO  0.60% ($60,098)
Businesses in Bridgeton, MO
NameCountNameCount
ALDI1Lowe's1
AT&T1MasterBrand Cabinets5
Applebee's1McDonald's1
Arby's1Motel 61
AutoZone1Nike2
Avenue1Office Depot1
Best Western1Olive Garden1
Circle K1Panera Bread1
Cricket Wireless1PetSmart1
Domino's Pizza1Pizza Hut1
FedEx7Red Lobster1
Firestone Complete Auto Care1Ryder Rental & Truck Leasing1
Hilton1Subway2
Holiday Inn1Super 81
Home Depot1T-Mobile1
HomeTown Buffet1T.G.I. Driday's1
IHOP1Taco Bell1
Jack In The Box1Target1
Jones New York1True Value1
Kmart1UPS4
Kohl's1Waffle House1
La-Z-Boy1Wendy's1
Lane Furniture2White Castle2
Long John Silver's1

Strongest AM radio stations in Bridgeton:

  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KIRL (1460 AM; 5 kW; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: BRONCO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KSIV (1320 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KATZ (1600 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSLG (1380 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: NEW HORIZON 7TH-DAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, INC.)
  • WRTH (1430 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO)
  • KSTL (690 AM; 1 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bridgeton:

  • KEZK-FM (102.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KIHT (96.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KWMU (90.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
  • KSIV-FM (91.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSLZ (107.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFUO-FM (99.1 FM; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KYKY (98.1 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WSSM (106.5 FM; GRANITE CITY, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KSHE (94.7 FM; CRESTWOOD, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KSD (93.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMLL (104.1 FM; JERSEYVILLE, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KCLC (89.1 FM; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: LINDENWOOD COLLEGE)
  • WFUN-FM (95.5 FM; BETHALTO, IL; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLOU (103.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WIL-FM (92.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WSIE (88.7 FM; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, S. ILLINOIS UNIV.)
  • KFTK-FM1 (97.1 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KFTK (97.1 FM; FLORISSANT, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WVRV (101.1 FM; EAST ST. LOUIS, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KATZ-FM (100.3 FM; ALTON, IL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Bridgeton:

  • KSDK (Channel 5; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA KSDK, INC.)
  • KPLR-TV (Channel 11; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KPLR, INC.)
  • KDNL-TV (Channel 30; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KDNL LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KTVI (Channel 2; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTVI LICENSE, INC.)
  • KPTN-LP (Channel 58; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KURT J. PETERSEN)
  • KMOV (Channel 4; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KMOV-TV, INC.)
  • KETC (Channel 9; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: ST. LOUIS REGIONAL & EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV COMMISSION)
  • K40FF (Channel 40; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • K59GP (Channel 59; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K49FC (Channel 49; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K18BT (Channel 18; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K65FN (Channel 65; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K64DT (Channel 64; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WRBU (Channel 46; EAST ST. LOUIS, IL; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K63FW (Channel 63; JAMESTOWN, MO; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • KNLC (Channel 24; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • K38HD (Channel 38; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K62EG (Channel 62; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: ETERNAL FAMILY NETWORK)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Bridgeton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 108Number of bridges
  • 1,506ft / 459mTotal length
  • $25,537,000Total costs
  • 3,204,669Total average daily traffic
  • 396,324Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Bridgeton, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 171950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 211970-1979
  • 281980-1989
  • 241990-1999
  • 92000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bridgeton, MO
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 5 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED52$133,45547$109,714344$138,6259$32,8821$439,20024$93,7631$94,540
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED4$151,9081$58,68028$129,5672$52,2550$01$30,1400$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED6$120,0689$143,24393$139,8499$20,5140$04$61,8080$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN6$178,4734$117,01872$150,0040$00$04$108,6420$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$45,6401$122,43019$144,5742$75,9900$02$61,7400$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 2114.01 , 2131.01, 2131.02, 2132.01, 2133.00, 2218.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 4 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED8$127,3957$191,516
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED5$139,3463$146,127
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$04$221,138
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$125,8401$89,180
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 2114.01 , 2131.01, 2131.02, 2132.01, 2133.00, 2218.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Bridgeton, MO
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Bridgeton, MO - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 78. The highest number of fires - 117 took place in 2006, and the least - 31 in 2004. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Bridgeton, MO When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (31.0%), and Structure Fires (30.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Bridgeton, MO
    • 41331.0%Outside Fires
    • 40730.6%Structure Fires
    • 34025.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 17212.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Bridgeton, MO

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Bridgeton, Missouri:

  • Americas Best Value Inn, 3655 Pennridge Dr, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 , Phone: (314) 291-8100, Fax: (314) 291-3797
  • Embassy Suites St Louis Airport, 11237 Lone Eagle Dr, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 , Phone: (314) 739-8929, Fax: (314) 739-6355
  • Extended Stay America - St Louis - Airport - Central, 11252 Lone Eagle Dr, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 , Phone: (314) 739-0600, Fax: (314) 739-7306
  • Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport, 11228 Lone Eagle Dr, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 , Phone: (314) 291-6700, Fax: (314) 770-1205
  • SureStay Plus by Best Western St. Louis Airport, 11380 Natural Bridge Rd, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 , Phone: (314) 731-3800, Fax: (314) 731-1534
  • Springhill Suites By Marriott-St Louis Airport/Earth City, 3099 Rider Trail S, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 , Phone: (314) 739-9991, Fax: (314) 739-9992
  • Sleep Inn & MainStay of Bridgeton, MO (St. Louis Airport), 11225 Lone Eagle Dr, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 , Phone: (314) 344-1954, Fax: (314) 344-1955
  • The Lodge Hotel and Banquets, 3551 Pennridge Dr, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 , Phone: (314) 298-0388, Fax: (314) 298-0390
All 8 fire-safe hotels and motels in Bridgeton, Missouri
Most common first names in Bridgeton, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary13979.7 years
William9673.8 years
John8772.3 years
Robert8171.2 years
James8169.3 years
Helen6382.9 years
Margaret6280.9 years
Joseph6076.3 years
Edward5276.2 years
Charles5275.1 years
Most common last names in Bridgeton, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3171.1 years
Williams2775.7 years
Brown2274.8 years
Wilson2271.1 years
Jones2082.4 years
Anderson1778.1 years
Meyer1677.7 years
Adams1581.3 years
Miller1574.4 years
Schneider1472.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bridgeton, MO
  • 91.7%Utility gas
  • 7.8%Electricity
  • 0.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.2%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bridgeton, MO
  • 69.7%Utility gas
  • 28.3%Electricity
  • 1.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.3%No fuel used


Bridgeton compared to Missouri state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Bridgeton on our top lists:

  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage population decrease from 2000 (population 5,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of thefts per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most local government spending on current operations of parks and recreation per resident (population 10,000+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most full-time park and recreation workers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 100 cities with declining populations from 2000 to 2014 (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities that people commute into (largest positive percentage daily daytime population change due to commuting) (population 5,000+)"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children (population 1,000+)"
  • #90 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of police officers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Pakistan (population 500+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic congregations"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Mainline Protestant adherents"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Evangelical Protestant adherents"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
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