Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

947,528

1.13% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

9.38%

0.335% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$111,656

4.01% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$530,800

8.15% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

485,624

0.455% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT had a population of 948k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $111,656. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT declined from 958,371 to 947,528, a −1.13% decrease and its median household income grew from $107,351 to $111,656, a 4.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.2%), Other (Hispanic) (8.86%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.2%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.28%).

None of the households in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, 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.

88.8% of the residents in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT are Sacred Heart University (3,267 degrees awarded in 2023), Fairfield University (1,989 degrees), and University of Bridgeport (1,218 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT was $530,800, and the homeownership rate was 65.9%.

Most people in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31 minutes. The average car ownership in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT was 2 cars per household.

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT borders New Haven-Milford, CT, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA, and Torrington, CT.

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Population & Diversity

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT is home to a population of 948k people, from which 88.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 23.2% of Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT residents were born outside of the country (219k people).

In 2023, there were 5.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (545k people) in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 97.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 83.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.8%

2023 Citizenship

89.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 88.8% of Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT was 89.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
545k ± 1.9k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
97.1k ± 1.63k
Other (Hispanic)
83.9k ± 3.57k

22%

Hispanic Population

209k people

22% of the people in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT are hispanic (209k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
41,700 ± 4,984 people
India
40,990 ± 4,942 people
Dominican Republic
28,698 ± 4,143 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 41,700 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 40,990 and Dominican Republic with 28,698.

Foreign-Born Population

23.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

219k people

22.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

215k people

As of 2023, 23.2% of Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT residents (219k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT was 22.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,896 ± 643
Gulf War (2001-)
3,818 ± 521
Gulf War (1990s)
2,239 ± 409

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT employs 486k people. The largest industries in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (66,751 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (50,823 people), and Retail Trade (50,641 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($162,574), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($139,278), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($122,446).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $78,304. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.501, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

486k

2023 Value

± 5,885

−0.455%

1 Year decline

± 1.72%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT declined at a rate of −0.455%, from 488k employees to 486k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT, are Management Occupations (71,588 people), Sales & Related Occupations (53,252 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (43,874 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

486k

2023 Value

± 5,885

−0.455%

1 Year decline

± 1.72%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT declined at a rate of −0.455%, from 488k employees to 486k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (66,751 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (50,823 people), and Retail Trade (50,641 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT, though some of these residents may live in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$71,709

Median earning men ± $1,004

$49,920

Median earning women ± $1,125

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($188,330), Information ($104,625), and Public Administration ($101,393).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,202), Wholesale Trade ($87,973), and Manufacturing ($77,982).

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%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,390
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
1,664
Other Services (except Public Administration)
1,546
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$9.24M
Finance and Insurance
$5.66M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$4.5M
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (56.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.9%)
Republican Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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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 Representative 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 2023, universities in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT awarded 9,251 degrees. The student population of Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 12,896 male students and 17,430 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT are White (5,041 and 59.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,365 and 16.1%), Black or African American (1,097 and 12.9%), and Unknown (496 and 5.84%).

The largest universities in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT by number of degrees awarded are Sacred Heart University (3,267 and 35.3%), Fairfield University (1,989 and 21.5%), and University of Bridgeport (1,218 and 13.2%).

The most popular majors in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT are Registered Nursing (764 and 8.26%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (702 and 7.59%), and General Business Administration & Management (506 and 5.47%).

The median tuition costs in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT are $48,160 for private four year colleges, and $11,498 and $24,498 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 30,326 (42.5% men and 57.5% 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 2023 there were 30,326 students enrolled in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,210 records, of which 61.9% were women and 38.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
656 degrees awarded
General Finance
423 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
297 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT was Registered Nursing with 656 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Sacred Heart University
3,267 degrees awarded
Fairfield University
1,989 degrees awarded
University of Bridgeport
1,218 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sacred Heart University with 3,267 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 3,897 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT, which is 0.728 times less than the 5,354 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,041 degrees mean that there were 3.69 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,365 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 ($48,160) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,620) 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.

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 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.962% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (765k), Bachelors Degree (631k), and Some college (550k).

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-Stamford-Norwalk, CT was $530,800 in 2023, which is 1.75 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $490,800 to $530,800, a 8.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT is 65.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT have an average commute time of 31 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$530,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,323

$231,122

Median Property Taxes

±$2,925

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-Stamford-Norwalk, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

65.9%

Homeownership

2023

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65.9% of the housing units in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the counties in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, 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.

$111,656

Median Household Income

± $1,839

351k

Number of Households

± 4,585

In 2023, the median household income of the 351k households in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT grew to $111,656 from the previous year's value of $107,351.

The following chart displays the households in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.501

2022 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.502

2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2022, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.501 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0861% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023

Drove Alone (63%)
Worked At Home (17.2%)
Carpooled (8.54%)

In 2023, 63% of workers in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.54%).

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

31 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT have a longer commute time (31 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 6.34% of the workforce in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, 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-Stamford-Norwalk, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.38% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT (87.5k out of 933k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, 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

92.2% of the population of Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT has health coverage, with 52.2% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.374% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1169 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (1174 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 218 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,169 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,169 patients per year. This represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (1,174 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.79%

Uninsured

52.2%

Employer Coverage

16.7%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

0.374%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT grew by 5.18% from 7.41% to 7.79%.

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

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