Bridgeport, Connecticut Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bridgeport, Connecticut is 148,012 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest city in Connecticut. The median household income is $56,584, the median home value is $252,400, and the median age is 36.4.
The population has grown 4.6% since 2010 (144,864 → 151,599).
148,012
Population
9214
People / sq mi
$56,584
Median Income
$252,400
Median Home Value
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Bridgeport covers 16.1 sq mi of land at 9214 people per square mile.
About Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 9,214 people per square mile. Bridgeport is a city in Connecticut with a population of 148,012. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Connecticut in the country, at #1 by population.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $56,584, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 18.3%, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $252,400, with typical rent around $1,405.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 6.4% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Bridgeport: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Bridgeport city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Bridgeport city had a population of 144,864 in 2010 and 151,599 in 2024, a 4.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 151,599 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.33%.
151,599
Population (2024)
144,864
Population (2010)
151,599
Peak (2024)
0.33%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 144,864 |
| 2011 | 146,146 |
| 2012 | 147,096 |
| 2013 | 147,716 |
| 2014 | 147,870 |
| 2015 | 147,409 |
| 2016 | 146,287 |
| 2017 | 145,346 |
| 2018 | 144,772 |
| 2019 | 144,399 |
| 2020 | 147,713 |
| 2021 | 148,175 |
| 2022 | 148,552 |
| 2023 | 149,810 |
| 2024 | 151,599 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34.8% |
| Black or African American | 22.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$56,584
Median Household Income
$30,658
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$252,400
Median Home Value
$1,405
Median Rent
43.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
77.8%
High School+
23.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
7.1%
Drive Alone
63.4%
Public Transit
6.4%
Work From Home
29.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
18.3%
Foreign Born
48.3%
Non-English at Home
2.2%
Veterans
16.7%
With Disability
85.6%
Health Insurance
92.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.4% |
| Construction | 9.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8.4% |
| Retail Trade | 6.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.2% |
| Information | 5.8% |
| Public Administration | 2.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Common questions about Bridgeport, CT
Frequently Asked Questions
Bridgeport, Connecticut has a population of 148,012 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest city in Connecticut.
The median household income in Bridgeport, Connecticut is $56,584, with 18.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bridgeport, Connecticut is $252,400, with median monthly rent at $1,405 and a homeownership rate of 43.3%.
The median age in Bridgeport, Connecticut is 36.4 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
The population has grown 4.6% since 2010 (144,864 → 151,599).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.