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Bridgeport Metro

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT · 2 counties · 978,179 residents (2025 est.) · 672.308 sq mi
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Notable rankings
#7Most densely populatedof 9251,455#12Highest median household incomeof 925$114,925#22Highest median rentof 925$1,916#25Most educatedof 92550.8%
The short version

Bridgeport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,925. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $575,744. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% 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
956,330
+1%since 2023
from 947,528 in 2023
2022 – 2025
Population density
1,422 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 1,409 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:978,179 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2022 – 2024
946K949K952K954K957K20222024Bridgeport
2024956K
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,925
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $111,668 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,978
+3%since 2023
from $69,642 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.535 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$575,744
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $546,747 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,916
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,861 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+2%since 2023
from 4.9 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(545,360)
Black10.2%(97,079)
Hispanic / Latino22%(208,899)
Asian5.3%(50,025)
Other4.9%(46,165)
Diversity Score75.6%(715,935)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(538,387)
Black10%(95,745)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(216,552)
Asian5.3%(50,774)
Other5.7%(54,872)
Diversity Score77%(735,959)
Segregation Score46%(439,452)
Diversity Score
77
+2%since 2023
from 76 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Segregation Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 31.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Foreign born
23.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

BridgeportCENTRAL152,273StamfordCENTRAL139,535DanburyCENTRAL89,033
What's inside

2 component counties

Western Connecticut Planning RegionCENTRAL640,482Greater Bridgeport Planning RegionCENTRAL337,697
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT?

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT has about 956,330 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT?

The typical household in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT earns about $114,925 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT expensive?

In Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, the median home is worth about $575,744, and the typical rent is about $1,916 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT?

About 50.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT?

About 9.2% of people in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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