Poverty Rate in Bridge City, Louisiana
In Bridge City, Louisiana, an estimated 1,973 of 6,808 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Bridge City, Louisiana?
The poverty rate in Bridge City, Louisiana is 29.0%.
- How many people in Bridge City, Louisiana live in poverty?
In Bridge City, Louisiana, an estimated 1,973 of 6,808 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Bridge City, Louisiana compare to the average for Louisiana?
The poverty rate in Bridge City, Louisiana is 55.91% higher than the Louisiana average. In Bridge City, Louisiana, an estimated 29.0% of 6,808 people live in poverty. In Louisiana, 18.6% of 4,467,616 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Bridge City, Louisiana compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Bridge City, Louisiana is 130.16% higher than the US average. In Bridge City, Louisiana, an estimated 29.0% of 6,808 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
48.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
48.1% of 2 thousand people
Under 5 years
47.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
47.6% of 515 people
5 to 17 years
48.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
48.3% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
48.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
48.1% of 2 thousand people
18 to 64 years
23% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
23% of 4 thousand people
18 to 34 years
27.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
27.9% of 1 thousand people
35 to 64 years
20.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
20.1% of 2 thousand people
60 years and over
12.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
12.6% of 1 thousand people
65 years and over
8.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
8.8% of 862 people
White
12.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
12.9% of 2 thousand people
Black or African American
30.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
30.7% of 3 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
100% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
100% of 5 people
Some other race
61% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
61% of 1 thousand people
Two or more races
4.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
4.6% of 218 people
Hispanic
42.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
42.1% of 2 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
13.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
13.1% of 2 thousand people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Bridge City, Louisiana
2021
0% of 60 people
Population 25 years and over
20.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
20.5% of 4 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
34.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
34.1% of 1 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
11.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
11.5% of 2 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
22.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
22.5% of 1 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
10.6% of 254 people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
12% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
12% of 3 thousand people
Employed
9.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
9.9% of 3 thousand people
Male
6.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
6.1% of 2 thousand people
Female
15.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
15.5% of 1 thousand people
Unemployed
29.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
29.3% of 328 people
Male
32.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
32.7% of 55 people
Female
28.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
28.6% of 273 people
Population 16 years and over
20.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
20.1% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
2.7% of 2 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
19.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
19.7% of 1 thousand people
Did not work
35.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
35.5% of 2 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
22% Poverty Rate for single people in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
22% of 2 thousand people
Male
11.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
11.5% of 955 people
Female
39.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
39.1% of 580 people
18 to 24 years
0% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
0% of 88 people
25 to 34 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
11.7% of 307 people
35 to 44 years
20.9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
20.9% of 86 people
45 to 54 years
38.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
38.6% of 365 people
55 to 64 years
28.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
28.7% of 345 people
65 to 74 years
11.5% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
11.5% of 226 people
75 years and over
14.4% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
14.4% of 118 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
0% of 606 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
2.5% of 280 people
Did not work
50.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
50.8% of 649 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
29% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Bridge City, Louisiana
2022
29%
Poverty Rate by City around Jefferson County
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