Bridgeport, CT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
145,639
Unemployment
12.5%
Poverty
21.8%
Median Home
$174,700
Median Income
$46,662
Median Rent
$1,163
Bridgeport SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
5
Commute
6
Bridgeport, CT Crime Report
3,308
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,282.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-7.83%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bridgeport / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,308 | 2,282.8 | 1,610.2 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 843 | 581.7 | 183.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 17 | 11.7 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 392 | 270.5 | 54.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 363 | 250.5 | 105.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 2,465 | 1,701.1 | 1,426.6 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 555 | 383.0 | 180.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,292 | 891.6 | 1,078.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 618 | 426.5 | 167.3 | 219.9 |
Bridgeport, CT Cost Of Living
115
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 | 115 | 124 | 100 | |
| Services | 125 | 123 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 113 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 99 | 137 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 114 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 142 | 129 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 145,639 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 146,417 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 147,586 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 147,022 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 147,340 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 146,680 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 145,587 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 144,446 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 143,412 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 142,576 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bridgeport
| Race | Bridgeport | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20.1% | 66.9% | 60.7% |
| African American | 32.3% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 40.8% | 16.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Bridgeport
| Gender | Bridgeport | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bridgeport for adults over 25
| Education | Bridgeport | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 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 | 10.5% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.9% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% | 7.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 15.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 17.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 9.5% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 12.6% | 7.7% |
