Bridge City
Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Bridge City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with 7,219 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Jefferson, 1.4 miles N.
- 7,219residents (2020 Census)
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.8 km²
- 1,727 / sq mipopulation density
- 70121main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Bridge City
Bridge City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It was established in the 1930s during the construction of the Huey P. Long Bridge over the Mississippi River. The town is located on the south side (referred to as the "West Bank") of the river. It is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area.
The Bridge City CDP population was 7,706 at the 2010 census. At the 2019 American Community Survey, its population declined to 6,602 residents. The population of Bridge City rebounded to 7,219 in 2020.
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Living in Bridge City
- Median household income
- $57,031
- Median home value
- $95,700
- Median rent
- $1,281/mo
- Median age
- 32.9
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Bridge City had 7,219 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,219 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,727 per sq mi (667 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bridge City at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,219 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.18 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km²) |
| Coordinates | 29.9408° N, 90.1566° W |
| ZIP codes | 70121, 70118 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2209480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bridge City
- Jefferson1.4 mi N
- Elmwood2.1 mi NW
- Westwego2.6 mi S
- Harahan2.8 mi W
- Avondale3.7 mi SW
- Metairie4.0 mi N
- River Ridge4.1 mi W
- Waggaman4.5 mi W
- Marrero4.6 mi SE
- Harvey6.5 mi SE
- Gretna6.6 mi E
- Kenner7.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bridge City
What county is Bridge City in?
Bridge City is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Bridge City, LA?
7,219 people lived in Bridge City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bridge City, LA?
The main ZIP code is 70121. Other ZIP codes: 70118.
What towns are near Bridge City?
Jefferson (1.4 mi), Elmwood (2.1 mi), Westwego (2.6 mi), Harahan (2.8 mi), Avondale (3.7 mi).
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