Census Bureau data for Bridgeport city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Bridgeport city
- What is the median household income in Bridgeport city?
- The median household income in Bridgeport city is $59,643 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Bridgeport city?
- The poverty rate in Bridgeport city is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Bridgeport city?
- $100,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Bridgeport city?
- The median gross rent in Bridgeport city is $736 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Bridgeport city residents have a college degree?
- 21.2% of adults in Bridgeport city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,403
Median Income
$59,643
Median Home Value
$100,600
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.9%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$12,176 (+25.7%)
Home Value:
+$12,300 (+13.9%)
Poverty Rate:
+7.4 pp (+308.3%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.3 pp (-1.4%)
Unemployment:
-4.0 pp (-31%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,403
Median Age
40.0
Female
47.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 76.9%
Black 0.1%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 10.0%
Other 3.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$59,643
±$15,165
-$15,342 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$91,516
Median Family Income
$93,750
Poverty Rate
9.8%
+3.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
16.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.1%
$10–15k
4.8%
$15–25k
16.4%
$25–35k
8.7%
$35–50k
7.2%
$50–75k
14.2%
$75–100k
8.0%
$100–150k
16.0%
$150–200k
10.9%
$200k+
7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
701
Owner-Occupied
71.0%
Renter-Occupied
29.0%
Vacancy Rate
16.4%
Median Home Value
$100,600
-$123,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$736
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
21.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
48.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.2%
$50–100k
30.3%
$100–200k
21.6%
$200–300k
5.5%
$300–500k
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
13.9%
$500–1k
63.6%
$1–1.5k
22.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.4%
1 vehicle
34.3%
2 vehicles
34.3%
3+
23.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.0%
Single-fam. att.
2.1%
5–19 units
5.1%
Mobile home
8.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
32.7%
1940–1969
4.0%
1970–1999
14.7%
2000–2009
2.9%
2010+
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
21.2%
-12.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.5%
Some College / Associate
28.8%
Less Than High School
5.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Unemployment Rate
8.9%
+5.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
2.9%
Self-Employed
11.6%
Government Workers
28.4%
Private For-Profit
60.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.5%
Agriculture
11.3%
Transportation
10.2%
Public Admin
10.0%
Arts/Entmt.
9.6%
Construction
8.8%
Retail
5.5%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Prof. Services
4.7%
Finance
3.3%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale
1.3%
Occupation
Management
38.1%
Construction
20.8%
Food Prep
19.6%
Sales
11.0%
Production
10.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.3 min
Drove Alone
77.0%
Carpool
11.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.9%
Walked
5.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
586
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.0%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
14.6%
35–44
10.2%
45–54
8.3%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
12.4%
75–84
9.6%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 21.7%
Working age (18–64): 78.3%
65 and over: 18.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.4%
Naturalized Citizen
6.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
53.3%
Asia
37.8%
Africa
8.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.8%
With a Disability
16.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
79.5%
Has a Computer
93.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
82.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023