Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Connecticut Avg US Average
Median Household Income $89,840 $95,363 $78,145
Median Personal Income $89,840 $95,363 $78,145
Average income growth 4.2% 4.2% 4.2%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
United States
Year Greater Bridgeport Planning Region United States

Economic Inequality in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Connecticut Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.589 0.555 0.570
Male Median Income $79,116 $83,962 $67,746
Female Median Income $67,274 $68,602 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 15.0% 18.3% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Connecticut Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 6.9% 5.6% 5.2%
Working from Home 13.2% 14.5% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 23 22 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
United States
Year Greater Bridgeport Planning Region United States