2023 ACS Census Data · Population 326,296
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is a large county in Connecticut with a population of 326,296. The median household income is $87,135, 34% above the national average. The poverty rate is 13.2%, median home value is $397,000, and 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 73% above the national average.
Population
326,296
2023 estimate
Rank #223 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$87,135
Household
Rank #310 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$397,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #230 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
41.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #218 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
22.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
33.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% below Connecticut avg·34% above national avg
Poverty Rate
35% below Connecticut avg·12% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% above Connecticut avg·15% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$50,592
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
12% above Connecticut avg·90% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
5% above Connecticut avg·60% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% below Connecticut avg·10% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
21% below Connecticut avg·69% below national avg
Housing Units
125,678
Households
118,335
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,761
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
31 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
5% above Connecticut avg·73% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below Connecticut avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.7%
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