Bridgeport, CT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
145,014
Unemployment
11.5%
Poverty
23.2%
Median Home
$186,000
Median Income
$47,484
Median Rent
$1,171
Bridgeport SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
5
Commute
5
Bridgeport, CT Crime Report
3,343
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,315.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-1.28%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bridgeport / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,343 | 2,315.9 | 1,746.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 829 | 574.3 | 181.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 24 | 16.6 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 340 | 235.5 | 57.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 418 | 289.6 | 103.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,514 | 1,741.6 | 1,565.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 675 | 467.6 | 187.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,196 | 828.5 | 1,141.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 643 | 445.4 | 236.8 | 246.0 |
Bridgeport, CT Cost Of Living
111
Bridgeport's Overall Cost Of Living
Bridgeport's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bridgeport | Connecticut | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 124 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 99 | 138 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 143 | 134 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Bridgeport in Connecticut
Map Of Bridgeport, CT
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Population over time in Bridgeport
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 145,014 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 146,417 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 147,586 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 147,022 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 147,340 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 146,680 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 145,587 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 144,446 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 143,412 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 142,576 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bridgeport
| Race | Bridgeport | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19.3% | 66.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 31.8% | 9.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 42.0% | 16.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Bridgeport
| Gender | Bridgeport | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bridgeport for adults over 25
| Education | Bridgeport | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Bridgeport, Connecticut
| Income | Bridgeport | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.7% | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.9% | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 15.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.0% | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.6% | 17.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.3% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 13.2% | 8.3% |
