Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT

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2023 Population

148,012

0.308% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

36.4

2.93% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

22.5%

1.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$56,584

3.94% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$252,400

11.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

66,112

0.122% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT had a population of 148k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $56,584. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT declined from 148,470 to 148,012, a −0.308% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,440 to $56,584, a 3.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (25.6%), Other (Hispanic) (21.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.5%), and White (Hispanic) (9.22%).

51.7% 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.

82.1% of the residents in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are University of Bridgeport (1,083 degrees awarded in 2022), Porter & Chester Institute (130174) (967 degrees), and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport (668 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was $252,400, and the homeownership rate was 43.3%.

Most people in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT borders Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT and Norwalk & Westport Towns PUMA, CT.

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Population & Diversity

Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT is home to a population of 148k people, from which 82.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 32.8% of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (48.5k people).

In 2023, there were 1.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.9k people) in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.4k Other (Hispanic) and 28.9k 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 langauge in households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are Spanish (48,977 households), Portuguese (8,152 households), and Haitian (2,353 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

76,215

Women

51.4%

72,088

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 148,303 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

82.1%

2023 Citizenship

82.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 82.1% of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was 82.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.9k ± 1.64k
Other (Hispanic)
31.4k ± 2.15k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
28.9k ± 895

44.6%

Hispanic Population

66k people

44.6% of the people in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are hispanic (66k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
5,459 ± 1,780 people
Brazil
5,244 ± 1,746 people
Dominican Republic
4,169 ± 1,563 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was Jamaica, the natal country of 5,459 Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT residents, followed by Brazil with 5,244 and Dominican Republic with 4,169.

Foreign-Born Population

32.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

48.5k people

31.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

46.6k people

As of 2023, 32.8% of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT residents (48.5k 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 Town PUMA, CT was 31.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
48,977 households (35%)
Portuguese
8,152 households (5.83%)
Haitian
2,353 households (1.68%)

51.7% 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was Spanish. 35% 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
892 ± 281
Gulf War (2001-)
413 ± 162
Gulf War (1990s)
320 ± 171

Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT employs 66.1k people. The largest industries in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are Restaurants & Food Services (4,954 people), Construction (4,561 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,639 people), and the highest paying industries are Banking & related activities ($109,500), Computer Systems Design ($102,878), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($94,763).

Males in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.08 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,214. The income inequality in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,414

Women

50.1%

31,304

Men

49.9%

The workforce of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT in 2020 was 62,718 people, with 50.1% woman, and 49.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT.

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Occupations

66.1k

2022 Value

−0.122%

1 Year decline

± −0.122%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −0.122%, from 66.2k employees to 66.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, are Retail salespersons (2,133 people), Cashiers (2,054 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,918 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bridgeport Town PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66.1k

2022 Value

−0.122%

1 Year decline

± −0.122%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −0.122%, from 66.2k employees to 66.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,954 people), Construction (4,561 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,639 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,172

Median earning men ± $1,342

$33,599

Median earning women ± $2,328

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($61,702), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,173), and Information ($51,397).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($71,835), Wholesale Trade ($56,154), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,217).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

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 Town PUMA, 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 2022, universities in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT awarded 3,177 degrees. The student population of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,664 male students and 5,656 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are White (1,082 and 35.3%), followed by Black or African American (888 and 29%), Hispanic or Latino (857 and 27.9%), and Asian (99 and 3.23%).

The largest universities in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of Bridgeport (1,083 and 34.1%), Porter & Chester Institute (130174) (967 and 30.4%), and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport (668 and 21%).

The most popular majors in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (668 and 21%), Electrician (223 and 7.02%), and Medical Assistant (182 and 5.73%).

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 2022 in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 10,320 (45.2% men and 54.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 10,320 students enrolled in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, 45.2% men and 54.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,863 records, of which 58.6% were women and 41.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
169 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
144 degrees awarded
Electrician
223 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was Medical Assistant with 169 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Bridgeport
1,083 degrees awarded
Porter & Chester Institute (130174)
967 degrees awarded
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport
668 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Bridgeport with 1,083 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,610 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, which is 1.03 times more than the 1,567 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,082 degrees mean that there were 1.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 888 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 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

Measure

In 2022, 2.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.11% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (37.3k), Some college (23.8k), and Primary Education (18.6k).

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 Town PUMA, CT was $252,400 in 2023, which is 0.832 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $227,200 to $252,400, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT is 43.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 29.9 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.

Median household income in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT is $56,584. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was Western Central PUMA, CT with a value of $223,432, followed by Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT and Capitol West PUMA, CT, with respective values of $138,148 and $134,474.

Housing

Property

$252,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,203

$24,027

Median Property Taxes

±$1,398

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 Town PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

43.3%

Homeownership

2023

56.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 43.3% of the housing units in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 45.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was Western Central PUMA, CT with a value of $223,432, followed by Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT and Capitol West PUMA, CT, with respective values of $138,148 and $134,474.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bridgeport Town PUMA, 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.

$56,584

Median Household Income

± $1,938

55.5k

Number of Households

± 2,204

In 2023, the median household income of the 55.5k households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT grew to $56,584 from the previous year's value of $54,440.

The following chart displays the households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT

0.429

2021 Wage GINI in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT

In 2022, the income inequality in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.81% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (63.4%)
Carpooled (16.1%)
Public Transit (7.15%)

In 2023, 63.4% of workers in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.15%).

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

29.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT have a longer commute time (29.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.71% of the workforce in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT (32.6k out of 145k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. 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 Town PUMA, CT is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

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

85.6% of the population of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 31.4% on employee plans, 36.9% on Medicaid, 7.84% on Medicare, 8.94% on non-group plans, and 0.513% 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 23.3% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.4%

Uninsured

31.4%

Employer Coverage

36.9%

Medicaid

7.84%

Medicare

8.94%

Non-Group

0.513%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT grew by 10.3% from 13% to 14.4%.

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

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