Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT

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2024 Population
149,153
US Senator
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Murphy
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
36.7
0.824% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
21%
6.79% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$58,685
3.71% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$274,900
8.91% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
66,660
0.829% 1-year growth

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51.9% of the households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, 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.

81.2% of the residents in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are University of Bridgeport (1,218 degrees awarded in 2023), Porter & Chester Institute (828 degrees), and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport (702 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was $274,900, and the homeownership rate was 42.8%.

Most people in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT is home to a population of 149k people, from which 81.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 32.9% of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (49k people).

In 2024, there were 1.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.6k people) in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.6k Other (Hispanic) and 29.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are Spanish (50,447 households), Portuguese (8,368 households), and Haitian (2,721 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
75,470
Women
51%
72,462
Men
49%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 147,932 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

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Citizenship

81.2%
2024 Citizenship
82.1%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 81.2% of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was 82.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    36.6k ± 1.47k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    31.6k ± 2.75k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    29.3k ± 1.1k
44.8%
Hispanic Population
66.8k people

In 2024, there were 1.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.6k people) in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.6k Other (Hispanic) and 29.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

44.8% of the people in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are hispanic (66.8k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Brazil
    6,285 ± 1,905 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    5,140 ± 1,729 people
  3. Jamaica
    5,008 ± 1,708 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was Brazil, the natal country of 6,285 Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 5,140 and Jamaica with 5,008.

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Foreign-Born Population

32.9%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
49k people
32.8%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
48.5k people

As of 2024, 32.9% of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT residents (49k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was 32.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    50,447 households (35.7%)
  2. Portuguese
    8,368 households (5.92%)
  3. Haitian
    2,721 households (1.93%)

51.9% of the households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was Spanish. 35.7% of the households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    808 ± 280
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    431 ± 231
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    404 ± 165

Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.87 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT employs 66.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT were Construction (4,679 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,107 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,835 people), and the highest paying industries were Computer Systems Design ($108,447), Justice, public order, & safety activities ($96,844), and Community food & housing, & emergency services ($91,663).

Males in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,139. The income inequality in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
32,738
Women
49.1%
33,922
Men
50.9%

The workforce of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT in 2023 was 66,660 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

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Occupations

66.7k
2023 Value
0.829%
1 Year growth
± 0.829%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 0.829%, from 66.1k employees to 66.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, are Cashiers (2,103 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,000 people), and Nursing assistants (1,930 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66.7k
2023 Value
0.829%
1 Year growth
± 0.829%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 0.829%, from 66.1k employees to 66.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, are Construction (4,679 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,107 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,835 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,061
Median earning men ± $2,233
$35,718
Median earning women ± $1,234

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($61,128), Manufacturing ($60,199), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,787).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($73,795), Wholesale Trade ($51,699), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,493).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
1.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.67M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.2%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Kamala Harris with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Jill Stein (0.812%).

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.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (56.4%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (41.9%)
    Republican Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.812%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Kamala Harris with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Jill Stein (0.812%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal
Senator from Connecticut3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Chris Murphy
Senator from Connecticut1
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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT awarded 2,817 degrees. The student population of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,043 male students and 3,221 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are Black or African American (830 and 32.5%), White (745 and 29.2%), Hispanic or Latino (680 and 26.6%), and Unknown (141 and 5.53%).

The largest universities in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of Bridgeport (1,218 and 43.2%), Porter & Chester Institute (828 and 29.4%), and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport (702 and 24.9%).

The most popular majors in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (702 and 24.9%), Electrician (199 and 7.06%), and Computer Science (151 and 5.36%).

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

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 6,264 (48.6% men and 51.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 6,264 students enrolled in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, 48.6% men and 51.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,541 records, of which 59% were women and 41% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Medical Assistant
    107 degrees awarded
  2. Electrician
    199 degrees awarded
  3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    128 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was Medical Assistant with 107 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of Bridgeport
    1,218 degrees awarded
  2. Porter & Chester Institute
    828 degrees awarded
  3. New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport
    702 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Bridgeport with 1,218 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,542 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, which is 1.21 times more than the 1,275 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 830 degrees mean that there were 1.11 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 745 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 2.72% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.15% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (36.9k), Some college (23.4k), and Secondary Education (20.1k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was $274,900 in 2024, which is 0.826 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $252,400 to $274,900, a 8.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT is 42.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 30.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$274,900
Median Property Value 2024
±$9,365
$24,232
Median Property Taxes
±$1,441

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Rent vs Own

42.8%
Homeownership
2024
58.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 42.8% of the housing units in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 43.3%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$58,685
Median Household Income
± $1,978
56.6k
Number of Households
± 2,235

In 2024, the median household income of the 56.6k households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT grew to $58,685 from the previous year's value of $56,584.

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Wage Distribution

0.445
2023 Wage GINI in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT
0.437
2022 Wage GINI in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT

In 2023, the income inequality in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.79% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (61.5%)
  2. Carpooled (17.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.65%)

In 2024, 61.5% of workers in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.1%) and those who worked at home (7.65%).

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Commute Time

30.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT have a longer commute time (30.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.55% of the workforce in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT (30.6k out of 146k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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Health

85.2% of the population of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 31.1% on employee plans, 36.1% on Medicaid, 7.94% on Medicare, 9.63% on non-group plans, and 0.425% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1,209 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,209 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 195 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,209 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,209 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,209 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

14.8%
Uninsured
31.1%
Employer Coverage
36.1%
Medicaid
7.94%
Medicare
9.63%
Non-Group
0.425%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT grew by 3.28% from 14.4% to 14.8%.

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