Bridgeport, CT

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2020 Population

145,014

0.429% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

34.6

0.875% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

23.2%

6.36% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$47,484

1.76% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$186,000

6.47% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

67,617

0.141% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Bridgeport, CT had a population of 145k people with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $47,484. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Bridgeport, CT declined from 145,639 to 145,014, a −0.429% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,662 to $47,484, a 1.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bridgeport, CT are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (19.3%), White (Hispanic) (18.7%), Other (Hispanic) (15.7%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.46%).

None of the households in Bridgeport, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

83.3% of the residents in Bridgeport, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bridgeport, CT are University of Bridgeport (1,354 degrees awarded in 2020), New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport (629 degrees), and Housatonic Community College (444 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Bridgeport, CT was $186,000, and the homeownership rate was 42.3%.

Most people in Bridgeport, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Bridgeport, CT was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Bridgeport, CT is home to a population of 145k people, from which 83.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 29.8% of Bridgeport, CT residents were born outside of the country (43.3k people).

In 2020, there were 1.65 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.1k people) in Bridgeport, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28k White (Non-Hispanic) and 27.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

83.3%

2020 Citizenship

82.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 83.3% of Bridgeport, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Bridgeport, CT was 82.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bridgeport, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bridgeport, CT

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
46.1k ± 1.88k
White (Non-Hispanic)
28k ± 1.83k
White (Hispanic)
27.2k ± 1.87k

42%

Hispanic Population

60.9k people

42% of the people in Bridgeport, CT are hispanic (60.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bridgeport, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Most Common Origin

India
43,218 ± 5,073 people
Jamaica
38,363 ± 4,783 people
Mexico
27,422 ± 4,050 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was India, the natal country of 43,218 Connecticut residents, followed by Jamaica with 38,363 and Mexico with 27,422.

Foreign-Born Population

29.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

43.3k people

30.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

44.2k people

As of 2020, 29.8% of Bridgeport, CT residents (43.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bridgeport, CT was 30.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bridgeport, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,034 ± 170
Gulf War (2001-)
656 ± 185
Korea
377 ± 138

Bridgeport, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bridgeport, CT employs 67.6k people. The largest industries in Bridgeport, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,808 people), Retail Trade (8,718 people), and Construction (5,858 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($77,574), Public Administration ($73,484), and Utilities ($71,096).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,821. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.501, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

67.6k

2020 Value

± 2,258

0.141%

1 Year growth

± 4.47%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bridgeport, CT grew at a rate of 0.141%, from 67.5k employees to 67.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bridgeport, CT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,152 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,139 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (5,746 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bridgeport, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.6k

2020 Value

± 2,258

0.141%

1 Year growth

± 4.47%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bridgeport, CT grew at a rate of 0.141%, from 67.5k employees to 67.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bridgeport, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,808 people), Retail Trade (8,718 people), and Construction (5,858 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bridgeport, CT, though some of these residents may live in Bridgeport, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,275

Median earning men ± $1,447

$27,238

Median earning women ± $1,403

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($76,307), Wholesale Trade ($49,209), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,265).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($66,012), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,472), and Information ($42,276).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($17.5B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Connecticut.

$192B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

79.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $192B. This is expected to increase 79.4% to $344B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.8B, followed by Massachusetts with $20.1B and New Jersey and $8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Bridgeport, CT awarded 2,427 degrees. The student population of Bridgeport, CT in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,984 male students and 5,383 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bridgeport, CT are White (756 and 34.9%), followed by Black or African American (679 and 31.3%), Hispanic or Latino (591 and 27.3%), and Asian (81 and 3.74%).

The largest universities in Bridgeport, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of Bridgeport (1,354 and 55.8%), New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport (629 and 25.9%), and Housatonic Community College (444 and 18.3%).

The most popular majors in Bridgeport, CT are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (629 and 25.9%), General Studies (153 and 6.3%), and Registered Nursing (132 and 5.44%).

The median tuition cost in Bridgeport, CT for private four year colleges is $32,860.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Bridgeport, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 7.26%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 8,367 (35.7% men and 64.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 8,367 students enrolled in Bridgeport, CT, 35.7% men and 64.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,607 records, of which 65.4% were women and 34.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
53 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
48 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
132 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bridgeport, CT was General Psychology with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bridgeport, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Bridgeport
1,354 degrees awarded
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport
629 degrees awarded
Housatonic Community College
444 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Bridgeport with 1,354 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,188 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bridgeport, CT, which is 0.959 times less than the 1,239 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 756 degrees mean that there were 1.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 679 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,860) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Measure

In 2020, 0.79% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.745% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (772k), Bachelors Degree (604k), and Some college (553k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bridgeport, CT was $186,000 in 2020, which is 0.809 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $174,700 to $186,000, a 6.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Bridgeport, CT is 42.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Bridgeport, CT have an average commute time of 29.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bridgeport, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bridgeport, CT is $47,484. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Bridgeport, CT was Census Tract 730 with a value of $101,705, followed by Census Tract 701 and Census Tract 723, with respective values of $90,833 and $70,833.

Housing

Property

$186,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,184

$21,845

Median Property Taxes

±$936

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bridgeport, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bridgeport, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

42.3%

Homeownership

2020

58%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 42.3% of the housing units in Bridgeport, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bridgeport, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 730
Census Tract 701
Census Tract 723

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bridgeport, CT was Census Tract 730 with a value of $101,705, followed by Census Tract 701 and Census Tract 723, with respective values of $90,833 and $70,833.

The following map shows all of the places in Bridgeport, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,484

Median Household Income

± $1,318

51.6k

Number of Households

± 1,832

In 2020, the median household income of the 51.6k households in Bridgeport, CT grew to $47,484 from the previous year's value of $46,662.

The following chart displays the households in Bridgeport, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bridgeport, CT is from Connecticut.

0.501

2020 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.502

2019 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2020, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.501 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.345% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (68.1%)
Carpooled (13.4%)
Public Transit (10.4%)

In 2020, 68.1% of workers in Bridgeport, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who used public transit to get to work (10.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bridgeport, CT have a longer commute time (29.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 6.33% of the workforce in Bridgeport, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bridgeport, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bridgeport, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bridgeport, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bridgeport, CT (32.7k out of 141k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bridgeport, CT is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.2% of the population of Bridgeport, CT has health coverage, with 31% on employee plans, 38.4% on Medicaid, 7.29% on Medicare, 9.75% on non-group plans, and 0.752% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Connecticut was $9,859 in 2014. This is a 3.59% increase from the previous year ($9,517).

Primary care physicians in Fairfield County, CT see 1074 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.56% decrease from the previous year (1091 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1049 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 315 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Connecticut. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Connecticut, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Fairfield County, CT.

1,074 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fairfield County, CT

Primary care physicians in Fairfield County, CT see an average of 1,074 patients per year. This represents a 1.56% decrease from the previous year (1,091 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Fairfield County, CT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Connecticut across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 25.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.8%

Uninsured

31%

Employer Coverage

38.4%

Medicaid

7.29%

Medicare

9.75%

Non-Group

0.752%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bridgeport, CT declined by 6.23% from 13.6% to 12.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bridgeport, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.