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Bridgeport

New York · 1,391 residents · 1.927 sq mi
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Bridgeport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,719. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 274 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,000. Households here earn about 40% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,391
−16%since 2000
from 1,665 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
722 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
−1%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bridgeport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,719
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,358 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,762
+54%since 2000
from $14,761 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
−14%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
+38.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+30%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,598)
Black1.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(83)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,348)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(27)
Diversity Score7.5%(105)
Diversity Score
8
+51%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+127%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+26.7 ptssince 2017
from 66.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeport, New York?

Bridgeport, New York has about 1,391 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport, New York?

The typical household in Bridgeport, New York earns about $51,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgeport, New York expensive?

In Bridgeport, New York, the median home is worth about $122,000.

How educated are people in Bridgeport, New York?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgeport, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgeport, New York?

About 12.1% of people in Bridgeport, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgeport, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgeport, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 847 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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