Bridgeport, CT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Bridgeport | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 137,228 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7064.3 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.02% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.1 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 51,912 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Bridgeport grew by 7.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 140,699 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bridgeport has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Bridgeport | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,892 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.81% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bridgeport is about 40% lower than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | Bridgeport | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $239,999 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,409 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 43.8% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Bridgeport is about 14.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,409 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bridgeport spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 190 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bridgeport | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.8 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.6 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 190 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,895 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 22,447 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,203 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Bridgeport is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bridgeport has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Bridgeport | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Bridgeport has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Bridgeport | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.7% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.4% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bridgeport, Connecticut.
What is the population of Bridgeport, Connecticut?
The population of Bridgeport, Connecticut is 137,228, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Bridgeport, Connecticut?
The population density of Bridgeport, Connecticut is 7064.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Bridgeport, Connecticut?
The median household income in Bridgeport, Connecticut is $56,892, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Bridgeport, Connecticut?
The median home price in Bridgeport, Connecticut is $239,999, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Bridgeport, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in Bridgeport, Connecticut is 8.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.