The Bridgeport, IL employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Bridgeport is $19,743, which is 37% lower than than the Illinois average and 34% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $42,292, which is 29% lower than than the Illinois average and 24% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Bridgeport is 5%, which is 2% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in Bridgeport is 14% which is 9% lower than than the national average.
