Executive Director:

Leah Clark

Wise County, Texas shares a southern border with Tarrant County and and eastern border with Denton County. Wise County is a rapidly growing county because of the proximity to the metroplex which is increasing demand for Bridgeport as a business hub and family friendly city.
Bridgeport, Texas has a small town charm with big opportunities. The city sees the growth and change coming and is working to prepare and get ahead of it. The city has spent over $3,000,000 to revitalize the historic downtown district in the past ten years. The city is looking to expand infrastructure in preparation for new housing developments in the works. The city is continuing the development of an industrial park that sits at the junction of HWY 101 and HWY 380.
Bridgeport, Texas is a young active community. Median age is 35 years old. Bridgeport has over 1000 acres in parks and recreational land for public use. Lake Bridgeport sits approximately 10 miles to the west and is a sprawling 12,000 acre lake open for public use.
The city of Bridgeport, Texas has a municipal airport that has a jet friendly runway and sales jet A fuel. There is land available for development as well as existing hangars.

Bridgeport EDC

Total Population: 6600

Population Within 15 Miles: 42000

Bridgeport, Texas is a growing community that still has its small-town appeal and rich historical fabric but at the same time is open to opportunity to create jobs and add amenities for it’s growing population.