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Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. Greater Bridgeport Planning Region had 337,697 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than Connecticut (+2.2%). It holds 21 places (1 city, village or borough, 5 towns and townships and 15 census-designated) and 79 census tracts. GEOID 09120.
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is one of the 2 counties of the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
337,697
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 325,778 · ACS 2020-2024: 329,259
Median household income
$89,667
±$2,457 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$428,800
±$7,387 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,546
±$38 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
How many people live in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 325,778 residents in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. The Census Bureau estimates 337,697 for July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 329,259 over 140 square miles of land.
| Measure | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 329,259 | 3,624,508 | – |
| Households | 119,633±504 | 1,434,007 | – |
| Average household size | 2.67±0.01 | 2.46 | – |
| Housing units | 126,039±127 | 1,541,822 | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region holds 21 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place), 5 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 15 census-designated places. The largest is Bridgeport with 152,273 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bridgeport | 148,654 | $58,685 |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 61,512 | $172,432 |
| Stratford | 52,355 | $95,815 |
| Trumbull | 36,827 | $163,073 |
| Monroe | 18,825 | $157,250 |
| Trumbull Center | 9,746 | $123,708 |
| Long Hill (Greater Bridgeport County) | 8,039 | $178,456 |
| Easton | 7,605 | $222,604 |
| Daniels Farm | 6,150 | $189,091 |
| Stepney | 4,280 | $153,966 |
| East VillageGEOID 0924520 | 4,057 | $177,159 |
| Tashua | 3,857 | $213,971 |
| Oronoque | 3,790 | $72,417 |
| Lordship | 2,954 | $84,606 |
| Fairfield UniversityGEOID 0926698 | 2,884 | not published |
| Southport | 1,797 | $159,688 |
| Mill Plain | 1,654 | $200,380 |
| Stratford Downtown | 1,473 | $73,750 |
| Sacred Heart UniversityGEOID 0966086 | 1,446 | not published |
| Plattsville | 1,131 | $173,750 |
| MurrayGEOID 0949720 | 848 | $244,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
The median resident of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is 39.8 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 16.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.7%. 22.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8±0.3 | 41.1 | – |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.0%±0.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.7% | 18.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.9%±0.4 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.3%±0.3 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.1%±0.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| 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 | 3.5%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.5%±0.7 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 34.1%±0.8 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0%±0.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5%±0.6 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6%±0.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.2%±0.7 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.7%±0.8 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.0%±0.7 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
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 Greater Bridgeport Planning Region earn?
Half of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's 119,633 households earn less than $89,667 a year (±$2,457), against $95,781 in Connecticut. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,667±$2,457 | $95,781 | – |
| Mean household income | $139,116±$3,356 | $138,744 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,385±$1,284 | $55,915 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4%±0.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.0%±2.0 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.2%±0.8 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2%±0.8 pts | 92.2% | – |
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 Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
Owners occupy 65.3% of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's occupied homes and renters 34.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $428,800 by its owner (±$7,387). The median renter pays $1,546 a month including utilities, and 49.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $428,800±$7,387 | $366,900 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,546±$38 | $1,488 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.7%±2.3 pts | 43.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,832±$44 | $2,429 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.3%±0.9 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Housing units | 126,039±127 | 1,541,822 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2%±0.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.5%±0.9 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.9%±1.0 pts | 20.2% | – |
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 Greater Bridgeport Planning Region building?
Builders took permits for 729 new housing units across Greater Bridgeport Planning Region in 2025 (103 single-family), 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region get to work?
64.1% of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's workers drive alone and 15.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.6%±0.8 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3%±0.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.1%±1.0 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6%±0.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.7%±0.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.1%±0.8 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.3 min±0.7 | 26.5 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 are Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's census tracts?
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is divided into 79 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $23,993 (Tract 706) to $250,000 or more (Tract 605).
All 79 census tracts of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Greater Bridgeport Planning Region compare with Connecticut's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 9 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 9 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 9 |
| Median household income | 6th of 9 |
| Median home value | 2nd of 9 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 9 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th of 9 |
| Median age | 9th of 9 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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