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Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport, city, in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. Bridgeport had 152,273 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 148,654 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 149,153 (±70). GEOID 0908000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
152,273
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 148,654 · ACS 2020-2024: 149,153 ±70
Median household income
$58,685
±$1,978 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$274,900
±$9,365 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,450
±$35 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Bridgeport and what county is it in?
Bridgeport is a city in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 16.1 square miles of land, 9,254 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bridgeport is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bridgeport, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 152,273 people lived in Bridgeport on July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, in line with Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 148,654 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 149,153 (±70).
| Measure | Bridgeport | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 149,153 ±70 | 329,259 | +3,514 |
| Households | 56,558 ±785 | 119,633 | +5,920 |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.04 | 2.67 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 59,844 ±770 | 126,039 | +1,292 |
Bridgeport's population since 2000
From 139,529 in 2000 to 152,273 in 2025: up 9.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bridgeport as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bridgeport?
The median resident of Bridgeport is 36.7 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 44.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 24.5%. 32.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bridgeport | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 ±0.7 | 39.8 | +2.4 |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% ±0.5 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7% ±0.6 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±0.6 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 44.8% ±0.8 pts | 26.7% | +4.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 24.5% ±1.0 pts | 51.9% | +4.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.7% ±0.7 pts | 11.3% | −12.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±0.8 pts | 5.1% | +1.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 32.9% ±1.5 pts | 22.5% | +2.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 51.9% ±1.7 pts | 34.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.2% ±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2% ±1.0 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.8% ±1.2 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.6% ±1.5 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.4% ±1.3 pts | 41.7% | +4.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8% ±0.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.0% ±1.4 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bridgeport earn?
Half of Bridgeport's 56,558 households earn less than $58,685 a year (±$1,978), against $89,667 in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. In 2015-2019 it was $57,427 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bridgeport | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,685 ±$1,978 | $89,667 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,117 ±$4,309 | $139,116 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,024 ±$1,691 | $52,385 | +$3,405 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.0% ±1.7 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.5% ±4.3 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.7% ±1.5 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% ±0.9 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9% ±1.3 pts | 91.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bridgeport?
Owners occupy 42.8% of Bridgeport's occupied homes and renters 57.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $274,900 by its owner (±$9,365). The median renter pays $1,450 a month including utilities, and 51.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bridgeport | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $274,900 ±$9,365 | $428,800 | +$59,898 |
| Median gross rent | $1,450 ±$35 | $1,546 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.1% ±2.6 pts | 49.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,222 ±$63 | $2,832 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 42.8% ±1.8 pts | 65.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 57.2% ±1.8 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 59,844 ±770 | 126,039 | +1,292 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7% ±0.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 27.0% ±1.5 pts | 53.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.2% ±0.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.3% ±1.8 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 19.5% ±1.5 pts | 11.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bridgeport building?
Builders took permits for 215 new housing units in Bridgeport in 2025 (13 in single-family houses), 1.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bridgeport work and get to work?
61.5% of Bridgeport's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.0%.
| Measure | Bridgeport | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.3% ±1.3 pts | 66.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0% ±1.1 pts | 7.3% | −3.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 61.5% ±1.9 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.1% ±1.5 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 6.8% ±0.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Walked | 4.1% ±0.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6% ±1.0 pts | 15.1% | +4.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.5 min ±1.0 | 31.3 min | +2.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bridgeport?
38 census tracts lie mostly in Bridgeport (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $23,993 (Tract 706) to $97,227 (Tract 730).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 726Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 8,869 | $79,833 |
| Tract 721Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 7,535 | $75,156 |
| Tract 701Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 6,704 | $76,706 |
| Tract 723Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 5,842 | $88,790 |
| Tract 725Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 5,670 | $89,087 |
| Tract 712Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 5,667 | $50,424 |
| Tract 729Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 4,776 | $94,750 |
| Tract 731Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 4,765 | $63,369 |
| Tract 728Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 4,658 | $79,095 |
| Tract 711Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 4,655 | $51,750 |
| Tract 719Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 4,611 | $64,472 |
| Tract 714Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 4,562 | $49,096 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bridgeport) · Census block assignment files
How does Bridgeport compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bridgeport is the 179th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the most populous of 30 in Connecticut.
Bridgeport ranks 283rd of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1st | 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 71st | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd | 303 |
| Median household income | 283rd | 294 |
| Per capita income | 285th | 303 |
| Median home value | 248th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 140th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 12th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 267th | 297 |
| Median age | 275th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 288th | 300 |
| Work from home | 263rd | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 89th | 302 |
Bridgeport's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Bridgeport with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bridgeport?
3 of the 57 figures for Bridgeport on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bridgeport are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bridgeport.