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148,470
TOTAL POPULATION
72,315
MALE POPULATION
76,155
FEMALE POPULATION
94.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.31
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,506
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,944
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,440
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,970
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
79,813
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bridgeport Zip Codes

Bridgeport Area Codes

Race in Bridgeport

The most populous races in Bridgeport are White / Caucasian (64,121 | 43.2%), Hispanic or Latino (53,790 | 36.2%), and Black / African American (32,196 | 21.7%).
Race in Bridgeport
Race# Population% Population
Asian10,1296.8%
Black / African American32,19621.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific1420.1%
Hispanic or Latino53,79036.2%
Native / Alaskan7170.5%
White / Caucasian64,12143.2%
Two or more Races13,9899.4%
Some other Race27,17618.3%
Total148,470100.0%

Ancestry in Bridgeport

The most populous ancestries reported in Bridgeport are Puerto Rican (24,127 | 16.3%), Italian (12,797 | 8.6%), Central American (7,633 | 5.1%), South American (7,547 | 5.1%), and Irish (7,069 | 4.8%), together accounting for 39.9% of all Bridgeport residents.
Ancestry in Bridgeport
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1970.1%
African8850.6%
Albanian1300.1%
American6,0774.1%
Apache150.0%
Arab1,1820.8%
Argentinean620.0%
Armenian1070.1%
Austrian2390.2%
Bahamian1010.1%
Barbadian1480.1%
Basque220.0%
Belgian410.0%
Belizean1820.1%
Bermudan10.0%
Bhutanese1170.1%
Blackfeet230.0%
Brazilian5,3403.6%
British3150.2%
British West Indian2830.2%
Burmese890.1%
Cambodian1150.1%
Canadian1080.1%
Cape Verdean5060.3%
Central American7,6335.1%
Central American Indian1540.1%
Cherokee1700.1%
Chilean2120.1%
Choctaw60.0%
Colombian2,2341.5%
Costa Rican5590.4%
Creek60.0%
Croatian1330.1%
Cuban1,4000.9%
Czech2160.2%
Czechoslovakian1410.1%
Danish1580.1%
Dominican5,8584.0%
Dutch4200.3%
Eastern European3930.3%
Ecuadorian3,5652.4%
Egyptian320.0%
English3,9882.7%
Ethiopian320.0%
European7670.5%
French1,4221.0%
French Canadian7750.5%
German3,9382.6%
Ghanaian2340.2%
Greek1,7481.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro70.0%
Guatemalan1,9561.3%
Guyanese1620.1%
Haitian2,6491.8%
Honduran1,7331.2%
Hungarian1,1730.8%
Indian (Asian)1,2810.9%
Irish7,0694.8%
Israeli240.0%
Italian12,7978.6%
Jamaican6,8684.6%
Japanese9320.6%
Jordanian170.0%
Kenyan340.0%
Korean1,3660.9%
Laotian1160.1%
Latvian450.0%
Lebanese3710.3%
Liberian440.0%
Lithuanian3740.3%
Macedonian10.0%
Malaysian9810.7%
Maltese290.0%
Mexican5,8453.9%
Mexican American Indian2760.2%
Mongolian760.1%
Moroccan370.0%
Native Hawaiian650.0%
Navajo520.0%
Nicaraguan6790.5%
Nigerian2280.2%
Northern European460.0%
Norwegian3160.2%
Pakistani1180.1%
Palestinian80.0%
Panamanian2140.1%
Paraguayan70.0%
Peruvian1,1300.8%
Polish4,6853.2%
Portuguese3,8072.6%
Puerto Rican24,12716.3%
Romanian3400.2%
Russian1,2170.8%
Salvadoran2,3451.6%
Samoan1170.1%
Scotch-Irish870.1%
Scottish5200.4%
Serbian280.0%
Sierra Leonean90.0%
Slavic1040.1%
Slovak9360.6%
Slovene60.0%
South American7,5475.1%
South American Indian1060.1%
Spaniard2630.2%
Spanish2490.2%
Sri Lankan1,5971.1%
Subsaharan African2,4931.7%
Swedish5920.4%
Swiss370.0%
Syrian1280.1%
Thai1,8621.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1460.1%
Turkish1200.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander690.1%
Ukrainian8000.5%
Uruguayan1390.1%
Venezuelan1400.1%
Vietnamese4650.3%
Welsh1670.1%
West Indian3980.3%
Yugoslavian680.1%
Zimbabwean520.0%
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Immigrants in Bridgeport

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bridgeport came from Latin America (31,330 | 21.1%), Caribbean (12,125 | 8.2%), South America (11,132 | 7.5%), Central America (8,073 | 5.4%), and Asia (7,564 | 5.1%), together accounting for 47.3% of all Bridgeport residents.
Immigrants in Bridgeport
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1540.1%
Africa1,8641.3%
Albania950.1%
Argentina1000.1%
Asia7,5645.1%
Austria390.0%
Bahamas610.0%
Bangladesh6930.5%
Barbados990.1%
Belize920.1%
Brazil5,8654.0%
Cabo Verde3500.2%
Cambodia270.0%
Cameroon530.0%
Canada1780.1%
Caribbean12,1258.2%
Central America8,0735.4%
Chile1950.1%
China8420.6%
Colombia1,6711.1%
Congo100.0%
Costa Rica5240.4%
Croatia290.0%
Cuba3100.2%
Czechoslovakia2660.2%
Denmark570.0%
Dominica790.1%
Dominican Republic3,9492.7%
Eastern Africa1890.1%
Eastern Asia1,1120.7%
Eastern Europe2,4051.6%
Ecuador2,0391.4%
Egypt440.0%
El Salvador1,3680.9%
England1700.1%
Ethiopia290.0%
Europe5,7263.9%
France590.0%
Germany2700.2%
Ghana1820.1%
Greece5730.4%
Grenada250.0%
Guatemala1,1360.8%
Guyana1630.1%
Haiti1,7071.1%
Honduras1,1450.8%
Hungary440.0%
India1,0140.7%
Indonesia1150.1%
Iraq130.0%
Italy5410.4%
Jamaica5,5533.7%
Japan190.0%
Jordan900.1%
Kenya340.0%
Korea1360.1%
Laos3690.3%
Latin America31,33021.1%
Latvia910.1%
Lebanon1820.1%
Liberia860.1%
Lithuania2780.2%
Malaysia160.0%
Mexico3,0952.1%
Middle Africa4030.3%
Morocco570.0%
Nepal1710.1%
Netherlands590.0%
Nicaragua6180.4%
Nigeria1860.1%
Northern Africa1530.1%
Northern Europe3330.2%
Pakistan9590.6%
Panama630.0%
Peru8380.6%
Philippines7140.5%
Poland6340.4%
Portugal1,3740.9%
Romania2400.2%
Russia4810.3%
Saudi Arabia750.1%
Senegal40.0%
Sierra Leone220.0%
South America11,1327.5%
South Central Asia2,9912.0%
South Eastern Asia2,6181.8%
Southern Europe2,5611.7%
Spain730.1%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines170.0%
Sweden130.0%
Syria3580.2%
Thailand2020.1%
Trinidad and Tobago2190.2%
Turkey750.1%
Uganda920.1%
Ukraine2230.2%
Uruguay790.1%
Venezuela1750.1%
Vietnam1,1750.8%
West Indies90.0%
Western Africa8800.6%
Western Asia8430.6%
Western Europe4270.3%
Zaire3060.2%
Zimbabwe340.0%
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Sex and Age in Bridgeport

Sex and Age in Bridgeport

The most populous age groups in Bridgeport are 20 to 24 Years (5,765 | 8.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (6,124 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,085 (5.7%)4,247 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years4,170 (5.8%)3,749 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years4,521 (6.2%)4,691 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years4,954 (6.9%)5,123 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years5,765 (8.0%)6,124 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years5,452 (7.5%)5,717 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Years5,209 (7.2%)5,429 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years5,255 (7.3%)4,925 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years5,427 (7.5%)5,217 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years4,345 (6.0%)4,664 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years5,060 (7.0%)4,735 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years4,791 (6.6%)5,129 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years4,518 (6.2%)5,077 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years3,516 (4.9%)3,272 (4.3%)
70 to 74 Years1,966 (2.7%)2,874 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years1,529 (2.1%)1,916 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years829 (1.1%)1,149 (1.5%)
85 Years and over923 (1.3%)2,117 (2.8%)
Total72,315 (100.0%)76,155 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bridgeport

Median Family Size in Bridgeport

The median family size in Bridgeport is 3.41 persons per family, with single female/mother families (9,590 | 29.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.44 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,088 | 12.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.25 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bridgeport
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple18,636 (57.7%)3.43
Single Male/Father4,088 (12.7%)3.25
Single Female/Mother9,590 (29.7%)3.44
Total Families32,314 (100.0%)3.41

Median Household Size in Bridgeport

The median household size in Bridgeport is 2.60 persons per household, with single male/father households (4,088 | 7.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.71 persons per household. non-family households (23,236 | 41.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bridgeport
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple18,636 (33.6%)3.47
Single Male/Father4,088 (7.4%)3.71
Single Female/Mother9,590 (17.3%)3.66
Non-family23,236 (41.8%)1.26
Total Households55,550 (100.0%)2.60

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bridgeport

Out of a total of 55,550 households in Bridgeport, 32,314 (58.2%) are family households, while 23,236 (41.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 12,102, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 19,740.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bridgeport
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-19,740 (35.5%)
2-Person Households12,102 (21.8%)2,838 (5.1%)
3-Person Households8,203 (14.8%)444 (0.8%)
4-Person Households6,046 (10.9%)159 (0.3%)
5-Person Households3,690 (6.6%)31 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,496 (2.7%)9 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households777 (1.4%)15 (0.0%)
Total32,314 (58.2%)23,236 (41.8%)

Female Fertility in Bridgeport

Fertility by Age in Bridgeport

Average fertility rate in Bridgeport is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years87 (4.4%)17.0
20 to 34 years1,380 (70.4%)80.0
35 to 50 years492 (25.1%)31.0
Total1,959 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bridgeport

57.5% of women with births (1,959) in Bridgeport are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 35.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bridgeport
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)87 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years806 (58.4%)574 (41.6%)
35 to 50 years320 (65.0%)172 (35.0%)
Total1,126 (57.5%)833 (42.5%)

Fertility by Education in Bridgeport

Average fertility rate in Bridgeport is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 84.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 29.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bridgeport
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School290 (14.8%)41.0
High School Diploma369 (18.8%)38.0
College or Associate's Degree555 (28.3%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree575 (29.3%)84.0
Graduate Degree170 (8.7%)61.0
Total1,959 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bridgeport

42.5% of women with births in Bridgeport are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 88.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 70.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bridgeport
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School121 (41.7%)169 (58.3%)
High School Diploma108 (29.3%)261 (70.7%)
College or Associate's Degree255 (46.0%)300 (54.0%)
Bachelor's Degree507 (88.2%)68 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree135 (79.4%)35 (20.6%)
Total1,126 (57.5%)833 (42.5%)

Income in Bridgeport

Income Overview in Bridgeport

Per Capita Income in Bridgeport is $29,506, while median incomes of families and households are $66,944 and $54,440 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income148,470$29,506
Median Family Income32,314$66,944
Mean Family Income32,314$88,083
Median Household Income55,550$54,440
Mean Household Income55,550$73,831
Income Deficit32,314$10,970
Wage / Income Gap (%)148,47025.19%
Wage / Income Gap ($)148,47074.81¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index148,4700.48

Earnings by Sex in Bridgeport

Average Earnings in Bridgeport are $33,694, $38,441 for men and $28,757 for women, a difference of 25.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Bridgeport
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male41,439 (51.2%)$38,441
Female39,466 (48.8%)$28,757
Total80,905 (100.0%)$33,694

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bridgeport

The most common earnings brackets in Bridgeport are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (4,067 | 9.8%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (2,759 | 7.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bridgeport
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,861 (4.5%)2,645 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,725 (4.2%)2,383 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,220 (2.9%)2,076 (5.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999958 (2.3%)1,087 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,942 (4.7%)1,791 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,645 (4.0%)1,842 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,124 (2.7%)1,820 (4.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,132 (2.7%)968 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,024 (2.5%)1,361 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,220 (2.9%)1,894 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,515 (6.1%)2,569 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,617 (6.3%)2,702 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,370 (5.7%)1,851 (4.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,764 (6.7%)1,877 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,277 (5.5%)1,441 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,450 (3.5%)2,041 (5.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,819 (6.8%)1,994 (5.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,067 (9.8%)1,968 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,402 (8.2%)2,759 (7.0%)
$100,000+3,307 (8.0%)2,397 (6.1%)
Total41,439 (100.0%)39,466 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bridgeport

Average earnings in Bridgeport are $43,054 for men and $34,401 for women, a difference of 20.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $70,253, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,221. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,218, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,049.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bridgeport
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,221$20,049
High School Diploma$40,808$27,122
College or Associate's Degree$42,525$37,594
Bachelor's Degree$51,269$43,728
Graduate Degree$70,253$61,218
Total$43,054$34,401

Family Income in Bridgeport

Family Income Brackets in Bridgeport

According to the Bridgeport family income data, there are 5,817 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,390 families (4.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bridgeport
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,8105.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,3904.3%
$15,000 to $24,9992,6178.1%
$25,000 to $34,9992,5537.9%
$35,000 to $49,9993,91012.1%
$50,000 to $74,9995,81718.0%
$75,000 to $99,9994,78214.8%
$100,000 to $149,9994,65314.4%
$150,000 to $199,9992,7148.4%
$200,000+2,0686.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bridgeport

6-person families (1,207 | 3.7%) account for the highest median family income in Bridgeport with $84,498 per family, while 2-person families (13,042 | 40.4%) have the highest median income of $30,718 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bridgeport
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families13,042 (40.4%)$61,437
3-Person Families8,604 (26.6%)$72,965
4-Person Families5,653 (17.5%)$63,740
5-Person Families3,168 (9.8%)$68,750
6-Person Families1,207 (3.7%)$84,498
7+ Person Families640 (2.0%)$79,189
Total32,314 (100.0%)$66,944

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bridgeport

The median family income in Bridgeport is $66,944, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,979) having the highest median family income of $119,156, while families with no earners (3,727) have the lowest median family income of $20,472, accounting for 15.4% and 11.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bridgeport
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,727 (11.5%)$20,472
1 Earner10,729 (33.2%)$43,421
2 Earners12,879 (39.9%)$86,560
3+ Earners4,979 (15.4%)$119,156
Total32,314 (100.0%)$66,944

Household Income in Bridgeport

Household Income Brackets in Bridgeport

With 10,499 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Bridgeport, accounting for 18.9% of all households. In contrast, only 2,722 households (4.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bridgeport
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004,5008.1%
$10,000 to $14,9994,0557.3%
$15,000 to $24,9994,9448.9%
$25,000 to $34,9995,1119.2%
$35,000 to $49,9997,11012.8%
$50,000 to $74,99910,49918.9%
$75,000 to $99,9996,77712.2%
$100,000 to $149,9996,61011.9%
$150,000 to $199,9993,2225.8%
$200,000+2,7224.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bridgeport

The median household income in Bridgeport is $54,440, with the highest median household income of $61,411 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 21,743 households (39.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,494, with 1,796 households (3.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bridgeport
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,796 (3.2%)$33,494
25 to 44 Years18,679 (33.6%)$60,035
45 to 64 Years21,743 (39.1%)$61,411
65+ Years13,332 (24.0%)$38,876
Total55,550 (100.0%)$54,440

Poverty in Bridgeport

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bridgeport

With 20.4% poverty level for males and 25.2% for females among the residents of Bridgeport, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 490 males (56.6%) and 2,949 females (39.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,388 (34.4%)1,615 (38.1%)
5 Years490 (56.6%)236 (37.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,810 (36.2%)1,928 (39.0%)
12 to 14 Years857 (31.6%)740 (26.3%)
15 Years191 (21.1%)299 (30.3%)
16 and 17 Years583 (30.7%)500 (32.9%)
18 to 24 Years1,563 (22.3%)2,949 (39.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,538 (14.7%)2,109 (19.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,726 (16.6%)2,565 (25.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,515 (16.4%)1,952 (20.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,529 (16.6%)1,728 (17.0%)
65 to 74 Years768 (14.2%)902 (14.8%)
75 Years and over417 (13.1%)1,237 (25.1%)
Total14,375 (20.4%)18,760 (25.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bridgeport

According to the poverty statistics in Bridgeport, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 86.9% of males and 85.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,647 (65.6%)2,622 (61.9%)
5 Years376 (43.4%)386 (62.1%)
6 to 11 Years3,188 (63.8%)3,013 (61.0%)
12 to 14 Years1,856 (68.4%)2,076 (73.7%)
15 Years713 (78.9%)687 (69.7%)
16 and 17 Years1,317 (69.3%)1,019 (67.1%)
18 to 24 Years5,439 (77.7%)4,457 (60.2%)
25 to 34 Years8,892 (85.3%)9,009 (81.0%)
35 to 44 Years8,699 (83.4%)7,534 (74.6%)
45 to 54 Years7,737 (83.6%)7,434 (79.2%)
55 to 64 Years7,702 (83.4%)8,423 (83.0%)
65 to 74 Years4,634 (85.8%)5,211 (85.2%)
75 Years and over2,772 (86.9%)3,695 (74.9%)
Total55,972 (79.6%)55,566 (74.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bridgeport

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bridgeport show that 9.5% or 1,772 of the total 18,636 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 67.4%, comprising of 64 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 6.5%, which includes 687 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bridgeport
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children9,941 (93.5%)687 (6.5%)
1 or 2 Children5,835 (91.0%)577 (9.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,057 (70.4%)444 (29.6%)
5 or more Children31 (32.6%)64 (67.4%)
Total16,864 (90.5%)1,772 (9.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bridgeport

According to the poverty data in Bridgeport, 22.2% or 907 single-father households and 34.4% or 3,303 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 196 households (43.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 households (86.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bridgeport
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children213 (10.9%)781 (20.5%)
1 or 2 Children498 (29.5%)1,652 (36.9%)
3 or 4 Children196 (43.8%)812 (66.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)58 (86.6%)
Total907 (22.2%)3,303 (34.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bridgeport

The poverty data for Bridgeport shows that 1,772 of the married-couple family households (9.5%) and 4,210 of the single-parent households (30.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 64 households (67.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 household (86.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bridgeport
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children687 (6.5%)994 (17.2%)
1 or 2 Children577 (9.0%)2,150 (34.8%)
3 or 4 Children444 (29.6%)1,008 (60.1%)
5 or more Children64 (67.4%)58 (86.6%)
Total1,772 (9.5%)4,210 (30.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Bridgeport

Employment by Class of Employer in Bridgeport

Among the 70,303 employed individuals in Bridgeport, private company employees (49,174 | 70.0%), not-for-profit organizations (7,145 | 10.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (5,892 | 8.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bridgeport
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees49,17470.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,7892.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,8928.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations7,14510.2%
Local Government Employees3,0484.3%
State Government Employees1,9662.8%
Federal Government Employees1,1081.6%
Unpaid Family Workers1810.3%
Total70,303100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bridgeport

According to the labor force statistics for Bridgeport, out of the total population over 16 years of age (121,112), 65.9% or 79,813 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.5% or 7,582 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.4% or 9,298 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.3% or 1,239 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,913 (35.6%)396 (13.6%)
20 to 24 Years8,667 (72.9%)1,239 (14.3%)
25 to 29 Years9,404 (84.2%)1,063 (11.3%)
30 to 34 Years9,298 (87.4%)614 (6.6%)
35 to 44 Years16,909 (81.2%)1,116 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years15,100 (80.3%)1,661 (11.0%)
55 to 59 Years7,509 (75.7%)931 (12.4%)
60 to 64 Years5,978 (62.3%)329 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,314 (28.5%)252 (7.6%)
75 Years and over728 (8.6%)11 (1.5%)
Total79,813 (65.9%)7,582 (9.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bridgeport

According to labor force statistics for Bridgeport, 79.3% of individuals (64,193) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (80,950) are in the labor force, with 8.9% or 5,713 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.9% or 18,738 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.0% or 1,252 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bridgeport
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9,630 (67.1%)1,866 (13.0%)
High School Diploma19,683 (75.3%)2,326 (8.9%)
College / Associate Degree16,154 (81.4%)1,469 (7.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18,738 (90.9%)1,670 (8.1%)
Total64,193 (79.3%)7,205 (8.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bridgeport

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bridgeport are Community & Social Service (7,146 | 9.9%), Management (5,251 | 7.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,778 | 5.2%), Education Instruction & Library (3,340 | 4.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (2,406 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bridgeport

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bridgeport, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (95.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (69.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (63.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (80.1%), Health Technologists (79.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bridgeport
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,764 (52.6%)2,487 (47.4%)
Business & Financial1,149 (53.1%)1,015 (46.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,660 (69.0%)746 (31.0%)
Computers & Mathematics845 (63.5%)485 (36.5%)
Architecture & Engineering759 (95.6%)35 (4.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science56 (19.9%)226 (80.1%)
Community & Social Service 2,499 (35.0%)4,647 (65.0%)
Education, Arts & Media631 (38.3%)1,015 (61.7%)
Legal Services & Support210 (39.7%)319 (60.3%)
Education Instruction & Library937 (28.1%)2,403 (72.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment721 (44.2%)910 (55.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating922 (24.4%)2,856 (75.6%)
Health Technologists271 (20.6%)1,043 (79.4%)
Total (Category)8,994 (43.4%)11,751 (56.6%)
Total (Overall)36,867 (51.1%)35,277 (48.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bridgeport are Cleaning & Maintenance (4,949 | 6.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (4,657 | 6.5%), Healthcare Support (4,326 | 6.0%), Personal Care & Service (2,561 | 3.5%), and Security & Protection (1,018 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Bridgeport

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bridgeport, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (75.5%), Security & Protection (75.3%), and Law Enforcement (74.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.0%), Personal Care & Service (77.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (50.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bridgeport
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support691 (16.0%)3,635 (84.0%)
Security & Protection767 (75.3%)251 (24.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention629 (75.5%)204 (24.5%)
Law Enforcement138 (74.6%)47 (25.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,568 (55.1%)2,089 (44.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,464 (49.8%)2,485 (50.2%)
Personal Care & Service572 (22.3%)1,989 (77.7%)
Total (Category)7,062 (40.3%)10,449 (59.7%)
Total (Overall)36,867 (51.1%)35,277 (48.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bridgeport are Office & Administration (8,180 | 11.3%), and Sales & Related (7,616 | 10.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bridgeport

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bridgeport
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,585 (47.1%)4,031 (52.9%)
Office & Administration2,209 (27.0%)5,971 (73.0%)
Total (Category)5,794 (36.7%)10,002 (63.3%)
Total (Overall)36,867 (51.1%)35,277 (48.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bridgeport are Construction & Extraction (4,843 | 6.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,825 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (173 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bridgeport

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bridgeport
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry97 (56.1%)76 (43.9%)
Construction & Extraction4,825 (99.6%)18 (0.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,822 (99.8%)3 (0.2%)
Total (Category)6,744 (98.6%)97 (1.4%)
Total (Overall)36,867 (51.1%)35,277 (48.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bridgeport are Production (4,863 | 6.7%), Transportation (3,249 | 4.5%), and Material Moving (3,139 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bridgeport

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bridgeport
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,255 (66.9%)1,608 (33.1%)
Transportation2,809 (86.5%)440 (13.5%)
Material Moving2,209 (70.4%)930 (29.6%)
Total (Category)8,273 (73.5%)2,978 (26.5%)
Total (Overall)36,867 (51.1%)35,277 (48.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bridgeport

Employment Industries in Bridgeport

The major employment industries in Bridgeport include Health Care & Social Assistance (12,625 | 17.5%), Retail Trade (10,209 | 14.1%), Construction (6,234 | 8.6%), Manufacturing (5,403 | 7.5%), and Educational Services (5,357 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Bridgeport

Employment Industries by Sex in Bridgeport

The Bridgeport industries that see more men than women are Construction (94.2%), Transportation & Warehousing (77.6%), and Manufacturing (66.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.2%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (64.1%), and Educational Services (62.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bridgeport
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting69 (62.2%)42 (37.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction5,875 (94.2%)359 (5.8%)
Manufacturing3,598 (66.6%)1,805 (33.4%)
Wholesale Trade863 (57.5%)637 (42.5%)
Retail Trade5,680 (55.6%)4,529 (44.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,998 (77.6%)867 (22.4%)
Utilities96 (64.0%)54 (36.0%)
Information799 (64.8%)433 (35.1%)
Finance & Insurance1,156 (45.6%)1,379 (54.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing945 (61.2%)600 (38.8%)
Professional & Scientific1,646 (54.0%)1,403 (46.0%)
Enterprise Management106 (39.4%)163 (60.6%)
Administrative & Support2,876 (60.3%)1,891 (39.7%)
Educational Services1,996 (37.3%)3,361 (62.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,884 (22.8%)9,741 (77.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation729 (35.9%)1,303 (64.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,548 (49.6%)2,588 (50.4%)
Public Administration654 (43.8%)841 (56.2%)
Total36,867 (51.1%)35,277 (48.9%)

Education in Bridgeport

School Enrollment in Bridgeport

The most common levels of schooling among the 38,072 students in Bridgeport are college / undergraduate (10,187 | 26.8%), middle school (7,961 | 20.9%), and high school (6,957 | 18.3%).
School Enrollment in Bridgeport
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,7744.7%
Kindergarten1,9505.1%
Elementary School6,38616.8%
Middle School7,96120.9%
High School6,95718.3%
College / Undergraduate10,18726.8%
Graduate / Professional2,8577.5%
Total38,072100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bridgeport

Out of a total of 38,072 students who are enrolled in schools in Bridgeport, 10,203 (26.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 27,869 (73.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,882 (50.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 7,040 (91.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bridgeport
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,563 (78.1%)437 (21.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,040 (91.0%)694 (9.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds7,902 (86.8%)1,200 (13.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,158 (82.3%)896 (17.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,816 (49.1%)1,882 (50.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,644 (51.6%)2,483 (48.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,620 (52.1%)1,489 (47.9%)
35 Years and over1,126 (50.1%)1,122 (49.9%)
Total27,869 (73.2%)10,203 (26.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bridgeport

Business (5,216 | 19.0%), social sciences (2,886 | 10.5%), education (2,423 | 8.8%), liberal arts & history (2,283 | 8.3%), and literature & languages (2,102 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 27,411 individuals in Bridgeport who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bridgeport
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,2264.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9703.5%
Physical & Health Sciences4081.5%
Psychology1,8276.7%
Social Sciences2,88610.5%
Engineering1,8046.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies1320.5%
Science & Technology2,0597.5%
Business5,21619.0%
Education2,4238.8%
Literature & Languages2,1027.7%
Liberal Arts & History2,2838.3%
Visual & Performing Arts1,3554.9%
Communications1,2884.7%
Arts & Humanities1,4325.2%
Total27,411100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bridgeport

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bridgeport

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bridgeport are males with 2 vehicles (14,264, accounting for 40.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (12,294, making up 42.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bridgeport
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,600 (7.3%)2,913 (8.6%)
1 Vehicle9,514 (26.7%)10,162 (30.2%)
2 Vehicles14,264 (40.0%)12,294 (36.5%)
3 Vehicles6,414 (18.0%)6,069 (18.0%)
4 Vehicles1,810 (5.1%)1,646 (4.9%)
5 or more Vehicles1,092 (3.1%)601 (1.8%)
Total35,694 (100.0%)33,685 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bridgeport

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bridgeport are 10 to 14 minutes (10,676 commuters, 16.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (9,507 commuters, 14.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (9,485 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in Bridgeport
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,3782.1%
5 to 9 Minutes5,6148.5%
10 to 14 Minutes10,67616.2%
15 to 19 Minutes9,48514.3%
20 to 24 Minutes9,50714.4%
25 to 29 Minutes3,3365.1%
30 to 34 Minutes9,27014.0%
35 to 39 Minutes1,3412.0%
40 to 44 Minutes2,4293.7%
45 to 59 Minutes5,0397.6%
60 to 89 Minutes4,4376.7%
90 or more Minutes3,5965.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Bridgeport

The most common commute times in Bridgeport are 10 to 14 minutes (5,607 commuters, 16.5%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (5,069 commuters, 15.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bridgeport
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes566 (1.7%)812 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,708 (8.0%)2,906 (9.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,607 (16.5%)5,069 (15.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,634 (13.6%)4,851 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes4,860 (14.3%)4,647 (14.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,442 (4.2%)1,894 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,964 (14.6%)4,306 (13.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes482 (1.4%)859 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,442 (4.2%)987 (3.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,128 (9.2%)1,911 (6.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,080 (6.1%)2,357 (7.3%)
90 or more Minutes2,111 (6.2%)1,485 (4.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bridgeport

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bridgeport are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,103, 15.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (4,271, 13.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bridgeport
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,027 (6.0%)811 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,436 (4.2%)767 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,768 (5.2%)862 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,265 (9.6%)2,416 (7.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,942 (8.6%)3,209 (10.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,103 (15.0%)3,133 (9.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,546 (7.5%)3,842 (12.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,240 (9.5%)4,271 (13.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,598 (4.7%)2,400 (7.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,962 (8.7%)2,476 (7.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,473 (4.3%)1,205 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM849 (2.5%)369 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,497 (7.3%)3,531 (11.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,318 (6.8%)2,792 (8.7%)
Total34,024 (100.0%)32,084 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bridgeport

Occupancy by Ownership in Bridgeport

Of the total 55,550 dwellings in Bridgeport, owner-occupied units account for 25,118 (45.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 30,432 (54.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bridgeport
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25,11845.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units30,43254.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units55,550100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bridgeport

Occupancy by Household Size in Bridgeport
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household19,74035.5%
2-Person Household14,94026.9%
3-Person Household8,64715.6%
4+ Person Household12,22322.0%
Total Housing Units55,550100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bridgeport

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bridgeport
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household7,903 (40.0%)11,837 (60.0%)
2-Person Household7,417 (49.6%)7,523 (50.3%)
3-Person Household3,977 (46.0%)4,670 (54.0%)
4+ Person Household5,821 (47.6%)6,402 (52.4%)
Total Housing Units25,118 (45.2%)30,432 (54.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bridgeport

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bridgeport
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,544 (34.6%)6,703 (65.4%)
High School Diploma7,424 (46.1%)8,686 (53.9%)
College/Associate Degree6,817 (45.9%)8,033 (54.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,333 (51.1%)7,010 (48.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bridgeport

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bridgeport
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years10,02018.0%
35 to 44 Years10,45518.8%
45 to 54 Years10,04618.1%
55 to 64 Years11,69721.1%
65 to 74 Years7,70313.9%
75 to 84 Years3,6726.6%
85 Years and Over1,9573.5%
Total55,550100.0%

Housing Finances in Bridgeport

Median Income by Occupancy in Bridgeport

Median Income by Occupancy in Bridgeport
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied25,118 (45.2%)$75,996
Renter-Occupied30,432 (54.8%)$38,693
Average55,550 (100.0%)$54,440

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bridgeport

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bridgeport
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000527 (2.1%)2,152 (7.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999691 (2.8%)1,153 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999586 (2.3%)3,466 (11.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999332 (1.3%)2,257 (7.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999703 (2.8%)1,665 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,808 (7.2%)3,285 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,792 (11.1%)4,319 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,981 (19.8%)5,501 (18.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,820 (15.2%)2,963 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,471 (17.8%)2,133 (7.0%)
$150,000 or more4,407 (17.5%)1,538 (5.1%)
Total25,118 (100.0%)30,432 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bridgeport

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bridgeport
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300338 (1.3%)1,706 (5.6%)
$300 to $499741 (2.9%)1,834 (6.0%)
$500 to $7991,991 (7.9%)2,358 (7.7%)
$800 to $9992,379 (9.5%)1,998 (6.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4996,130 (24.4%)9,808 (32.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,757 (18.9%)8,164 (26.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,700 (14.7%)2,459 (8.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,436 (9.7%)615 (2.0%)
$3,000 or more2,646 (10.5%)518 (1.7%)
Total25,118 (100.0%)30,432 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bridgeport

Housing Structures in Bridgeport

Housing Structures in Bridgeport
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached16,16429.1%
Single Unit, Attached4,7168.5%
2 Unit Apartments8,84315.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8,94916.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,3377.8%
10 or more Apartments12,42522.4%
Mobile Home / Other1160.2%
Total55,550100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bridgeport

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bridgeport
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached13,279 (82.2%)2,885 (17.8%)
Single Unit, Attached2,707 (57.4%)2,009 (42.6%)
2 Unit Apartments3,402 (38.5%)5,441 (61.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,860 (20.8%)7,089 (79.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,589 (36.6%)2,748 (63.4%)
10 or more Apartments2,222 (17.9%)10,203 (82.1%)
Mobile Home / Other59 (50.9%)57 (49.1%)
Total25,118 (45.2%)30,432 (54.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bridgeport

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bridgeport
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room75 (0.3%)2,082 (6.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,595 (6.4%)8,485 (27.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms11,375 (45.3%)15,059 (49.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms8,127 (32.4%)3,929 (12.9%)
8 or more Rooms3,946 (15.7%)877 (2.9%)
Total25,118 (100.0%)30,432 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bridgeport

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bridgeport
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas15,041 (59.9%)17,514 (57.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas591 (2.4%)1,478 (4.9%)
Electricity2,605 (10.4%)8,419 (27.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene6,580 (26.2%)2,266 (7.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)33 (0.1%)
All other Fuels146 (0.6%)311 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used155 (0.6%)411 (1.3%)
Total25,118 (100.0%)30,432 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bridgeport

Household Vehicle Usage in Bridgeport
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,559 (6.2%)7,972 (26.2%)
1 Vehicle8,649 (34.4%)14,284 (46.9%)
2 Vehicles9,634 (38.4%)6,386 (21.0%)
3 or more Vehicles5,276 (21.0%)1,790 (5.9%)
Total25,118 (100.0%)30,432 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bridgeport

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bridgeport

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9,07416,044
Median Property Value$204,100$234,600
Median Household Income$57,686$3,593
Monthly Housing Costs$997$2,594
Real Estate Taxes$5,750$586

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bridgeport

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bridgeport
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000913 (10.1%)472 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999860 (9.5%)866 (5.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,065 (55.8%)10,032 (62.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,848 (20.4%)4,037 (25.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99957 (0.6%)279 (1.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999198 (2.2%)170 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more133 (1.5%)188 (1.2%)
Total9,074 (100.0%)16,044 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bridgeport

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bridgeport
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000594 (6.6%)164 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,086 (12.0%)624 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,002 (11.0%)535 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,205 (13.3%)806 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,090 (23.0%)1,587 (9.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,217 (13.4%)2,891 (18.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,066 (11.7%)2,603 (16.2%)
$150,000 or more814 (9.0%)3,405 (21.2%)
Total9,074 (100.0%)16,044 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bridgeport

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bridgeport
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,710 (29.9%)93,018 (579.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,245 (13.7%)6,028 (37.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,056 (11.6%)3,316 (20.7%)
4.0x or more3,904 (43.0%)2,136 (13.3%)
Total9,074 (100.0%)16,044 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bridgeport

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bridgeport
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800251 (2.8%)51 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499559 (6.2%)424 (2.6%)
$800 to $1,4997,671 (84.5%)404 (2.5%)
Total9,074 (100.0%)16,044 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bridgeport

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bridgeport

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years9,453 (96.3%)367 (3.7%)
6 to 18 Years21,850 (94.8%)1,207 (5.2%)
19 to 25 Years14,230 (84.6%)2,585 (15.4%)
26 to 34 Years14,782 (77.4%)4,315 (22.6%)
35 to 44 Years16,314 (79.4%)4,242 (20.6%)
45 to 54 Years14,887 (79.9%)3,751 (20.1%)
55 to 64 Years17,133 (88.4%)2,241 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years11,181 (97.1%)334 (2.9%)
75 Years and older8,015 (98.7%)106 (1.3%)
Total127,845 (87.0%)19,148 (13.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bridgeport

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bridgeport
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born9,453 (96.3%)367 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen21,850 (94.8%)1,207 (5.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen14,230 (84.6%)2,585 (15.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bridgeport

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bridgeport
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00022,581 (86.6%)3,487 (13.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99924,425 (83.4%)4,867 (16.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99922,446 (86.1%)3,618 (13.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,939 (84.4%)3,127 (15.6%)
$100,000 and over38,847 (91.1%)3,787 (8.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bridgeport

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,497 (76.3%)2,575 (26.2%)
6 to 18 Years15,171 (65.8%)7,791 (33.8%)
19 to 25 Years5,001 (29.7%)9,592 (57.0%)
25 to 34 Years6,147 (32.2%)9,013 (47.2%)
35 to 44 Years7,137 (34.7%)9,756 (47.5%)
45 to 54 Years5,273 (28.3%)10,160 (54.5%)
55 to 64 Years6,810 (35.1%)11,069 (57.1%)
65 to 74 Years10,047 (87.3%)4,887 (42.4%)
75 Years and over7,982 (98.3%)3,379 (41.6%)
Total71,065 (48.3%)68,222 (46.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bridgeport

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bridgeport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years39 (0.9%)35 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years1,557 (13.6%)778 (7.1%)
18 to 34 Years2,031 (11.2%)1,229 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years4,361 (15.1%)6,097 (20.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,720 (31.8%)1,653 (27.0%)
75 Years and over1,476 (46.3%)3,026 (61.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bridgeport

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bridgeport: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years57 (0.5%)130 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years318 (1.8%)92 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years787 (2.7%)978 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years759 (14.1%)453 (7.4%)
75 Years and over475 (14.9%)1,022 (20.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bridgeport: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (0.6%)35 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years359 (3.1%)176 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years561 (3.1%)242 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years935 (3.2%)1,785 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years312 (5.8%)483 (7.9%)
75 Years and over457 (14.3%)513 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bridgeport: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,145 (10.0%)518 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,094 (6.0%)941 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,884 (6.5%)2,353 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years453 (8.4%)332 (5.4%)
75 Years and over568 (17.8%)794 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bridgeport: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years102 (0.9%)115 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years538 (3.0%)265 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,151 (7.4%)3,490 (11.8%)
65 to 74 Years998 (18.5%)1,104 (18.1%)
75 Years and over1,019 (32.0%)2,408 (48.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bridgeport: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years119 (1.0%)96 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years209 (1.1%)207 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years695 (2.4%)1,508 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years333 (6.2%)327 (5.3%)
75 Years and over454 (14.2%)1,052 (21.3%)

Technology Access in Bridgeport

Computing Device Access in Bridgeport

Computing Device Access in Bridgeport
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop39,28770.7%
Smartphone46,64184.0%
Tablet28,56351.4%
No Computing Device4,6128.3%
Total55,550100.0%

Internet Access in Bridgeport

Internet Access in Bridgeport
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2170.4%
Broadband Home38,35069.0%
Cellular Data Only7,87014.2%
Satellite Internet1,8883.4%
No Internet7,94814.3%
Total55,550100.0%

Bridgeport Summary

Bridgeport, Connecticut is a city located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It is the largest city in the state and the fifth-largest city in New England. The city is situated on the Long Island Sound and is part of the Greater Bridgeport metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 144,229, making it the largest city in Connecticut.

History

The area that is now Bridgeport was originally inhabited by the Paugussett Native American tribe. The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1639, and the area was officially incorporated as the Town of Bridgeport in 1821. The city was named after the first bridge built over the Pequonnock River in 1798.
In the 19th century, Bridgeport became an important industrial center, with a number of factories and shipyards. The city was also a major port, with ships carrying goods to and from Europe and the Caribbean. The city's economy was further bolstered by the opening of the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company in 1883, which provided regular ferry service to Long Island.
In the early 20th century, Bridgeport was a major center of the American manufacturing industry, with companies such as Remington Arms, Sikorsky Aircraft, and General Electric all having factories in the city. The city was also home to the first ever radio broadcast, which was made by inventor Lee de Forest in 1916.

Geography

Bridgeport is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, at the mouth of the Pequonnock River. The city is situated on the Long Island Sound, and is part of the Greater Bridgeport metropolitan area. The city covers an area of 19.4 square miles, with a population density of 7,400 people per square mile.
The city is divided into several neighborhoods, including the East Side, West Side, North End, South End, and Downtown. The city is also home to several parks, including Beardsley Park, Seaside Park, and St. Mary's by the Sea.

Economy

Bridgeport's economy is largely based on manufacturing, with a number of factories and shipyards located in the city. The city is also home to several corporate headquarters, including People's United Bank, Webster Bank, and the United Illuminating Company.
The city is also home to several educational institutions, including the University of Bridgeport, Housatonic Community College, and the Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 144,229, with a population density of 7,400 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 28.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.3% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,817, and the median income for a family was $45,859. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.9% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bridgeport?
Total Population of Bridgeport is 148,470.
What is the Total Male Population of Bridgeport?
Total Male Population of Bridgeport is 72,315.
What is the Total Female Population of Bridgeport?
Total Female Population of Bridgeport is 76,155.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bridgeport?
There are 94.96 Males per 100 Females in Bridgeport.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bridgeport?
There are 105.31 Females per 100 Males in Bridgeport.
What is the Median Population Age in Bridgeport?
Median Population Age in Bridgeport is 37.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bridgeport
Average Family Size in Bridgeport is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bridgeport
Average Household Size in Bridgeport is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bridgeport?
Per Capita income in Bridgeport is $29,506.
What is the Median Family Income in Bridgeport?
Median Family Income in Bridgeport is $66,944.
What is the Median Household income in Bridgeport?
Median Household Income in Bridgeport is $54,440.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bridgeport?
Income or Wage Gap in Bridgeport is 25.2%.
Women in Bridgeport earn 74.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Bridgeport?
Family Income Deficit in Bridgeport is $10,970.
Families that are below poverty line in Bridgeport earn $10,970 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bridgeport?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bridgeport is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bridgeport?
There are 79,813 People in the Labor Forcein in Bridgeport.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bridgeport?
65.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Bridgeport.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bridgeport?
Unemployment Rate in Bridgeport is 9.5%.