Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around averageLeast wealthy county in Connecticut
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 308,890 | 3,347,044 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1297.3 | 603.7 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.03% | -0.35% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.7 | 42.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 111,824 | 1,316,506 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region grew by 6.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 308,890 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.0% of residents. That is 1.9 points above Connecticut as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 68,091 22.0% +1.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 62,159 20.1% -0.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 67,304 21.8% -0.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 50,468 16.3% -2.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Connecticut, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.4% of the people living in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and men 48.6%.
- Women 51.4% Connecticut 51.0%
- Men 48.6% Connecticut 49.0%
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Economy
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,469 | $97,098 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.35% | 3.67% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is about 7% lower than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $283,536 | $281,244 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,535 | $1,481 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.7% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is about 15.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,535 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region spend about 48 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 199 hours, about 8.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.9 | 22.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.9 | 44.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 199 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,182 | $5,704 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 15.0% | 16.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,036 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,291 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Connecticut:
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (20.6 min), South Central Connecticut Planning Region (20.9 min), Capitol Planning Region (21.4 min).
Slowest:
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (26.0 min), Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (23.9 min), Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (23.5 min).
The average commute time in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is 24 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
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.2% | 38.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | 2.47 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Connecticut:
Western Connecticut Planning Region (0.4), Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (0.4), Capitol Planning Region (0.3).
Lowest:
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (0.3), Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (0.3), Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (0.3).
Health
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.2% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.6% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Connecticut:
Western Connecticut Planning Region (0.8), Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (0.8), Northwest Hills Planning Region (0.8).
Lowest:
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (0.8), South Central Connecticut Planning Region (0.8), Capitol Planning Region (0.8).
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT Compared With Nearby Counties
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT is the smallest of the 6 counties compared here, 308,890 residents against a local median of 563,812. The measure that sets Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT apart most is median home price: $283,536, 41% below the local median of $482,100.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $90,469 against a local median of $119,541, 24% below it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 24% below the local median it puts Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT at the weaker end of the local range. The counties themselves spread $445,806 on median home price, so Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT has the 4th highest median home price of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT | 308,890 | $90,469 #5/6 | $283,536 #4/6 | 23.9 min #4/6 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 563,812 | $132,153 | $678,908 | 23.0 min |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT | 439,566 | $87,330 | $244,999 | 23.5 min |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 516,000 | $91,696 | $233,101 | 20.9 min |
| Westchester County, NY | 998,212 | $119,541 | $482,100 | 30.6 min |
| Suffolk County, NY | 1,451,500 | $131,515 | $526,704 | 25.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut.
How many people live in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut?
About 308,890 people live in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut, in 111,824 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 38.7, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut?
Averaged over its land area, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut has 1,297 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 15 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut?
The median home costs 3.1 times the median household income ($283,536 against $90,469), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,535 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut?
Unemployment in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut is 6.9%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
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