[5] Bridgeport is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community covering the township from the city of Saginaw in the northwest, south along Interstate 75 to the center of the township.

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 11,709 people, 4,488 households, and 3,235 families residing in the township.

There were 4,669 housing units at an average density of 134.8 per square mile (52.0/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 72.58% White, 20.65% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.26% from other races, and 2.56% from two or more races.

23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.