Greater Bridgeport County, CT

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2024 Population
329,259
2024 Median Age
39.8
0.5% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
12.4%
5.94% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$89,667
2.91% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$428,800
8.01% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
163,832
1.39% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Greater Bridgeport County, 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.

88.8% of the residents in Greater Bridgeport County, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in None are Sacred Heart University (3,267 degrees awarded in 2023), Fairfield University (1,989 degrees), and University of Bridgeport (1,218 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Greater Bridgeport County, CT was $428,800, and the homeownership rate was 65.3%.

Most people in Greater Bridgeport County, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Greater Bridgeport County, CT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Greater Bridgeport County, CT is home to a population of 329k people, from which 88.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 22.4% of Greater Bridgeport County, CT residents were born outside of the country (73.9k people).

In 2024, there were 4.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (171k people) in Greater Bridgeport County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.4k Other (Hispanic) and 37.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.8%
2024 Citizenship
89.1%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 88.8% of Greater Bridgeport County, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Greater Bridgeport County, CT was 89.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greater Bridgeport County, CT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    171k ± 1.33k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    39.4k ± 2.65k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    37.1k ± 917
26.7%
Hispanic Population
87.8k people

In 2024, there were 4.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (171k people) in Greater Bridgeport County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.4k Other (Hispanic) and 37.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

26.7% of the people in Greater Bridgeport County, CT are hispanic (87.8k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

22.4%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
73.9k people
22.4%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
73k people

As of 2024, 22.4% of Greater Bridgeport County, CT residents (73.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greater Bridgeport County, CT was 22.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,845 ± 438
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,124 ± 253
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    922 ± 267

Greater Bridgeport County, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.53 times greater than any other conflict.

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Health

91.4% of the population of Greater Bridgeport County, CT has health coverage, with 47.2% on employee plans, 21.6% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.493% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.56%
Uninsured
47.2%
Employer Coverage
21.6%
Medicaid
11.1%
Medicare
11%
Non-Group
0.493%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greater Bridgeport County, CT grew by 1.94% from 8.39% to 8.56%.

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Health Indicators

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.76% in Greater Bridgeport County, CT.

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Economy

The economy of Greater Bridgeport County, CT employs 164k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Greater Bridgeport County, CT were Health Care & Social Assistance (25,731 people), Retail Trade (18,846 people), and Educational Services (17,442 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($117,884), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($109,676), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,140).

Employment

Occupations

164k
2024 Value
± 3,542
1.39%
1 Year growth
± 3.05%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Greater Bridgeport County, CT grew at a rate of 1.39%, from 162k employees to 164k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greater Bridgeport County, CT, are Management Occupations (20,193 people), Sales & Related Occupations (16,701 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,060 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greater Bridgeport County, CT.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

164k
2024 Value
± 3,542
1.39%
1 Year growth
± 3.05%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Greater Bridgeport County, CT grew at a rate of 1.39%, from 162k employees to 164k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greater Bridgeport County, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (25,731 people), Retail Trade (18,846 people), and Educational Services (17,442 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greater Bridgeport County, CT, though some of these residents may live in Greater Bridgeport County, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$60,278
Median earning men ± $1,485
$44,715
Median earning women ± $1,336

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($123,125), Public Administration ($104,562), and Manufacturing ($81,546).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($79,925), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,861), and Information ($74,434).

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 516
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  2. 457
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  3. 432
    Health Care and Social Assistance

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.57M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $1.41M
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  3. $1.15M
    Manufacturing

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Education

In 2023, universities in Greater Bridgeport County, CT awarded 8,117 degrees. The student population of Greater Bridgeport County, CT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 9,802 male students and 14,051 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greater Bridgeport County, CT are White (4,345 and 59.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1,137 and 15.5%), Black or African American (1,014 and 13.8%), and Unknown (472 and 6.42%).

The largest universities in Greater Bridgeport County, CT by number of degrees awarded are Sacred Heart University (3,267 and 40.2%), Fairfield University (1,989 and 24.5%), and University of Bridgeport (1,218 and 15%).

The most popular majors in None are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (702 and 8.65%), Registered Nursing (690 and 8.5%), and General Business Administration & Management (425 and 5.24%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $48,160.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Greater Bridgeport County, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 23,853 (41.1% men and 58.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 23,853 students enrolled in Greater Bridgeport County, CT, 41.1% men and 58.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,387 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    582 degrees awarded
  2. General Finance
    389 degrees awarded
  3. General Marketing & Marketing Management
    251 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in None was Registered Nursing with 582 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Sacred Heart University
    3,267 degrees awarded
  2. Fairfield University
    1,989 degrees awarded
  3. University of Bridgeport
    1,218 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sacred Heart University with 3,267 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 3,445 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greater Bridgeport County, CT, which is 0.737 times less than the 4,672 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,345 degrees mean that there were 3.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,137 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($48,160) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,880) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Greater Bridgeport County, CT was $428,800 in 2024, which is 1.29 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $397,000 to $428,800, a 8.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Greater Bridgeport County, CT is 65.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Greater Bridgeport County, CT have an average commute time of 31.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greater Bridgeport County, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 22.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Greater Bridgeport County, CT. From 2025 to 2025, the indicator grew 0%.

Housing

Property

$428,800
Median Property Value 2024
±$7,387
$78,087
Median Property Taxes
±$1,938

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 Greater Bridgeport County, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

65.3%
Homeownership
2024
57.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 65.3% of the housing units in Greater Bridgeport County, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.4%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$89,667
Median Household Income
± $2,457
120k
Number of Households
± 2,802

In 2024, the median household income of the 120k households in Greater Bridgeport County, CT grew to $89,667 from the previous year's value of $87,135.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (64.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.1%)
  3. Carpooled (10.6%)

In 2024, 64.1% of workers in Greater Bridgeport County, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.1%) and those who carpooled to work (10.6%).

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Commute Time

31.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greater Bridgeport County, CT have a longer commute time (31.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.45% of the workforce in Greater Bridgeport County, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Greater Bridgeport County, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Greater Bridgeport County, CT have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 22.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Greater Bridgeport County, CT. From 2025 to 2025, the indicator grew 0%.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greater Bridgeport County, CT (39.8k out of 320k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greater Bridgeport County, CT is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2025, 13.8% of the children was living in poverty in Greater Bridgeport County, CT. From 2025 to 2025, the indicator grew 0%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

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