Bridgeport, CT

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2021 Population
148,529
2.42% 1-year growth
US Senator
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Murphy
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
34.9
0.867% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
23.2%
0.0599% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$50,597
6.56% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$194,100
4.35% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
70,758
4.65% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bridgeport, CT had a population of 149k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $50,597. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bridgeport, CT grew from 145,014 to 148,529, a 2.42% increase and its median household income grew from $47,484 to $50,597, a 6.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bridgeport, CT are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (18.3%), Other (Hispanic) (17.6%), White (Hispanic) (15.6%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.28%).

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

The largest universities in Bridgeport, CT are University of Bridgeport (1,372 degrees awarded in 2021), Porter and Chester Institute (130174) (1,087 degrees), and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport (703 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bridgeport, CT was $194,100, and the homeownership rate was 42.7%.

Most people in Bridgeport, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Bridgeport, CT was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Bridgeport, CT is home to a population of 149k people, from which 83% are citizens. As of 2021, 31.5% of Bridgeport, CT residents were born outside of the country (46.7k people).

In 2021, there were 1.75 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.7k people) in Bridgeport, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 26.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

83%
2021 Citizenship
83.3%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 83% of Bridgeport, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bridgeport, CT was 83.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bridgeport, CT
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    47.7k ± 1.98k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    27.2k ± 1.72k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    26.1k ± 1.97k
41.7%
Hispanic Population
61.9k people

In 2021, there were 1.75 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.7k people) in Bridgeport, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 26.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

41.7% of the people in Bridgeport, CT are hispanic (61.9k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Jamaica
    42,506 ± 5,032 people
  2. India
    41,570 ± 4,977 people
  3. Dominican Republic
    26,547 ± 3,985 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 42,506 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 41,570 and Dominican Republic with 26,547.

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Foreign-Born Population

31.5%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
46.7k people
29.8%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
43.3k people

As of 2021, 31.5% of Bridgeport, CT residents (46.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bridgeport, CT was 29.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    974 ± 232
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    606 ± 205
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    194 ± 160

Bridgeport, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Bridgeport, CT employs 70.8k people. The largest industries in Bridgeport, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,291 people), Retail Trade (9,698 people), and Construction (6,257 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,991), Public Administration ($71,705), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($66,780).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,882. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.502, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

70.8k
2021 Value
± 2,380
4.65%
1 Year growth
± 4.53%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bridgeport, CT grew at a rate of 4.65%, from 67.6k employees to 70.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bridgeport, CT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,305 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,680 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (5,976 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bridgeport, CT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

70.8k
2021 Value
± 2,380
4.65%
1 Year growth
± 4.53%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bridgeport, CT grew at a rate of 4.65%, from 67.6k employees to 70.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bridgeport, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,291 people), Retail Trade (9,698 people), and Construction (6,257 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$37,327
Median earning men ± $1,617
$28,696
Median earning women ± $1,732

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($82,208), Wholesale Trade ($60,506), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,194).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($118,036), Public Administration ($64,512), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,627).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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
  1. $23.3B
  2. $15.3B
  3. $13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($15.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.6B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$182B
2020 Value in Connecticut
$344B
Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut
89.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 89.3% to $344B by 2050.

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

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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
  1. $33.3B
  2. $19.3B
  3. $7.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.3B, followed by Massachusetts with $19.3B and New Jersey and $7.59B.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

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.

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.

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

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Bridgeport, CT awarded 3,670 degrees. The student population of Bridgeport, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,762 male students and 5,766 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bridgeport, CT are White (1,280 and 36.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (976 and 27.9%), Black or African American (943 and 27%), and Asian (120 and 3.43%).

The largest universities in Bridgeport, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of Bridgeport (1,372 and 37.4%), Porter and Chester Institute (130174) (1,087 and 29.6%), and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport (703 and 19.2%).

The most popular majors in Bridgeport, CT are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (703 and 19.2%), Electrician (237 and 6.46%), and Registered Nursing (179 and 4.88%).

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

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Bridgeport, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 7.53%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,528 (39.5% men and 60.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,528 students enrolled in Bridgeport, CT, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,832 records, of which 58.9% were women and 41.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 237 degree-majors awarded
  2. 150 degree-majors awarded
  3. 142 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Bridgeport, CT was Electrician with 237 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Bridgeport, CT according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,372 degrees awarded
  2. 1,087 degrees awarded
  3. 703 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Bridgeport with 1,372 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,886 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bridgeport, CT, which is 1.06 times more than the 1,784 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,280 degrees mean that there were 1.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 976 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.936% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.826% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (773k), Bachelors Degree (616k), and Some college (551k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Bridgeport, CT was $194,100 in 2021, which is 0.793 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $186,000 to $194,100, a 4.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Bridgeport, CT is 42.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bridgeport, CT have an average commute time of 29.5 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 $50,597. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Bridgeport, CT was Census Tract 730 with a value of $107,188, followed by Census Tract 701 and Census Tract 727, with respective values of $91,858 and $70,544.

Property

$194,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$7,252
$22,591
Median Property Taxes
±$1,139

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.

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Rent vs Own

42.7%
Homeownership
2021
57.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 42.7% of the housing units in Bridgeport, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42.3%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 730
  2. Census Tract 701
  3. Census Tract 727

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bridgeport, CT was Census Tract 730 with a value of $107,188, followed by Census Tract 701 and Census Tract 727, with respective values of $91,858 and $70,544.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$50,597
Median Household Income
± $1,937
52.9k
Number of Households
± 1,904

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.9k households in Bridgeport, CT grew to $50,597 from the previous year's value of $47,484.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bridgeport, CT is from Connecticut.
0.502
2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut
0.501
2020 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2021, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.502 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.223% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (66.9%)
  2. Carpooled (14.5%)
  3. Public Transit (9.11%)

In 2021, 66.9% of workers in Bridgeport, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.5%) and those who used public transit to get to work (9.11%).

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Commute Time

29.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bridgeport, CT have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.89% of the workforce in Bridgeport, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty & Diversity

23.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bridgeport, CT (33.6k out of 145k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

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86.7% of the population of Bridgeport, CT has health coverage, with 31% on employee plans, 38.1% on Medicaid, 7.34% on Medicare, 9.58% on non-group plans, and 0.662% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fairfield County, CT see 1060 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year (1074 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1064 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 296 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,060 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fairfield County, CT

Primary care physicians in Fairfield County, CT see an average of 1,060 patients per year. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year (1,074 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 25.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

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

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Uninsured People

13.3%
Uninsured
31%
Employer Coverage
38.1%
Medicaid
7.34%
Medicare
9.58%
Non-Group
0.662%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bridgeport, CT grew by 4.05% from 12.8% to 13.3%.

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.

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