Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is located in Connecticut with a total population of 329,259. It is the 5th most populous county out of 9 in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is 39.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 41.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is $89,667. This is 6% lower than the state median of $95,781. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 5.6%. The median home value is $428,800. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.7%.

Education

41.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 42.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%. Notably, 18.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Connecticut and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.