Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT

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2021 Population

148,529

2.42% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.9

0.867% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23.2%

0.0599% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$50,597

6.56% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$194,100

4.35% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

66,193

5.54% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT had a population of 149k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $50,597. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT grew from 145,014 to 148,529, a 2.42% increase and its median household income grew from $47,484 to $50,597, a 6.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (18.3%), Other (Hispanic) (17.6%), White (Hispanic) (15.6%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.28%).

48.5% of the households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

83% of the residents in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are University of Bridgeport (1,372 degrees awarded in 2021), New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport (703 degrees), and Housatonic Community College (484 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was $194,100, and the homeownership rate was 42.7%.

Most people in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT borders Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT, Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT, and Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT.

United States Connecticut

Population & Diversity

Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT is home to a population of 149k people, from which 83% are citizens. As of 2021, 31.5% of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (46.7k people).

In 2021, there were 1.75 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.7k people) in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 26.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are Spanish (46,540 households), Portuguese (5,434 households), and Haitian (3,627 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,030

Women

52%

71,233

Men

48%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 148,263 inhabitants, with 48% men, and 52% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

83%

2021 Citizenship

83.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 83% of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was 83.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
47.7k ± 1.98k
White (Non-Hispanic)
27.2k ± 1.72k
Other (Hispanic)
26.1k ± 1.97k

41.7%

Hispanic Population

61.9k people

41.7% of the people in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are hispanic (61.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
9,540 ± 2,320 people
Dominican Republic
4,381 ± 1,601 people
Mexico
3,832 ± 1,500 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was Jamaica, the natal country of 9,540 Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 4,381 and Mexico with 3,832.

Foreign-Born Population

31.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

46.7k people

29.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

43.3k people

As of 2021, 31.5% of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT residents (46.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was 29.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
46,540 households (33.3%)
Portuguese
5,434 households (3.89%)
Haitian
3,627 households (2.6%)

48.5% of the households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was Spanish. 33.3% of the households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
974 ± 232
Gulf War (2001-)
606 ± 205
Gulf War (1990s)
194 ± 160

Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT employs 66.2k people. The largest industries in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are Construction (5,100 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,087 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,565 people), and the highest paying industries are Natural gas distribution ($107,808), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($99,290), and Other schools & instruction and educational support services ($93,197).

Males in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.09 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,783. The income inequality in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,414

Women

50.1%

31,304

Men

49.9%

The workforce of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT in 2020 was 62,718 people, with 50.1% woman, and 49.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT.

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Occupations

66.2k

2021 Value

5.54%

1 Year growth

± 5.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 5.54%, from 62.7k employees to 66.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, are Nursing assistants (2,336 people), Cashiers (2,063 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,048 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66.2k

2021 Value

5.54%

1 Year growth

± 5.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 5.54%, from 62.7k employees to 66.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, are Construction (5,100 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,087 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,565 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,327

Median earning men ± $1,617

$28,696

Median earning women ± $1,732

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($82,208), Wholesale Trade ($60,506), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,194).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($118,036), Public Administration ($64,512), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,627).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT awarded 2,583 degrees. The student population of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,972 male students and 4,923 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are White (794 and 33%), followed by Black or African American (736 and 30.6%), Hispanic or Latino (698 and 29%), and Asian (102 and 4.23%).

The largest universities in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of Bridgeport (1,372 and 53.1%), New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport (703 and 27.2%), and Housatonic Community College (484 and 18.7%).

The most popular majors in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (703 and 27.2%), Registered Nursing (179 and 6.93%), and General Studies (118 and 4.57%).

The median tuition cost in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT for private four year colleges is $32,860.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 7.53%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,895 (37.6% men and 62.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,895 students enrolled in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,308 records, of which 63.1% were women and 36.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
60 degree-majors awarded
Dental Hygiene
47 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
179 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was General Psychology with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Bridgeport
1,372 degrees awarded
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport
703 degrees awarded
Housatonic Community College
484 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Bridgeport with 1,372 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,235 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, which is 0.916 times less than the 1,348 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 794 degrees mean that there were 1.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 736 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,860) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.45% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.84% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (37.2k), Some college (25k), and Primary Education (21.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was $194,100 in 2021, which is 0.793 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $186,000 to $194,100, a 4.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT is 42.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 29.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT is $50,597. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT with a value of $172,962, followed by Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT and Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, with respective values of $115,229 and $110,948.

Housing

Property

$194,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,252

$22,591

Median Property Taxes

±$1,139

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

42.7%

Homeownership

2021

57.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 42.7% of the housing units in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT with a value of $172,962, followed by Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT and Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, with respective values of $115,229 and $110,948.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,597

Median Household Income

± $1,937

52.9k

Number of Households

± 1,904

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.9k households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT grew to $50,597 from the previous year's value of $47,484.

The following chart displays the households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.429

2021 Wage GINI in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT

0.426

2020 Wage GINI in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT

In 2021, the income inequality in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.826% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (66.9%)
Carpooled (14.5%)
Public Transit (9.11%)

In 2021, 66.9% of workers in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.5%) and those who used public transit to get to work (9.11%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.89% of the workforce in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT (33.6k out of 145k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.7% of the population of Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 31% on employee plans, 38.1% on Medicaid, 7.34% on Medicare, 9.58% on non-group plans, and 0.662% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 25.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.3%

Uninsured

31%

Employer Coverage

38.1%

Medicaid

7.34%

Medicare

9.58%

Non-Group

0.662%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT grew by 4.05% from 12.8% to 13.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.