Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 5th-largest in Connecticut

The population of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut is 326,296 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest county in Connecticut. The median household income is $87,135, the median home value is $397,000, and the median age is 40.0.

The population of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has grown 3.5% since 2020 (324,397 → 335,666), a +0.86% annualized rate.

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT

326,296

Population

+0.86%

Annual growth

2328

People / sq mi

$87,135

Median Income

$397,000

Median Home Value

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region covers 140 sq mi of land at 2327.7 people per square mile.

About Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is a county in Connecticut with a population of 326,296. It ranks #5 among counties in Connecticut by population. The median age is 40.0, in line with the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is $87,135, above the US median of $74,580. 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $397,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,482. The homeownership rate of 65.4% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region reflects 41.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.3% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.1 minutes each way.

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Population History (2020-2024)

The county of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region had a population of 324,397 in 2020 and 335,666 in 2024, a 3.5% growth over 4 years. The peak was 335,666 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.86%.

335,666

Population (2024)

324,397

Population (2020)

335,666

Peak (2024)

0.86%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2020	324,397	-	-	estimate
2021	326,799	+2,402	+0.74%	estimate
2022	328,131	+1,332	+0.41%	estimate
2023	331,300	+3,169	+0.97%	estimate
2024	335,666	+4,366	+1.32%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	59.1%
Black or African American	12.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.0

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

15.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.4%

5–9

5.8%

10–14

6.8%

15–19

7.6%

20–24

6.8%

25–34

11.4%

35–44

12.9%

45–54

13.6%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

6.9%

65–74

9.1%

75–84

4.4%

85+

2.2%

Children (under 15): 18.0% · Seniors (65+): 15.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$87,135$-6,625 vs state
Mean household income	$134,912
Per-capita income	$50,592
Poverty rate	9.8%+3.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.9%
Employment-to-population	61.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.8%

Finance & real estate

13.7%

Information

9.0%

Manufacturing

8.7%

Education & health care

7.6%

Construction

7.1%

Retail trade

4.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is professional & business services, accounting for 25.8% of workers.

How residents commute

6.1%

Drive alone

2.6%

Carpool

65.9%

Public transit

13.3%

Work from home

31.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$397,000+$53,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,482

Median rent

65.4%

Homeownership rate

125,678

Total housing units

94.2%

Occupied

5.8%

Vacant

34.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.6%

With health insurance

94.3%

With broadband internet

24.3%

Foreign-born

3.2%

Veterans (18+)

12.8%

With a disability

66.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.3%

High School+

41.7%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Connecticut

Bridgeport (148,012)Stamford (135,806)New Haven (132,893)Hartford (119,970)Waterbury (114,356)Norwalk (91,375)Danbury (86,086)New Britain (73,301)West Hartford (63,809)Bristol (61,129)All Connecticut cities →

Other counties in Connecticut

Capitol Planning Region (969,029)Western Connecticut Planning Region (621,232)South Central Connecticut Planning Region (566,803)Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (452,303)Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (279,025)Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (174,983)Northwest Hills Planning Region (112,848)Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (95,829)All Connecticut counties →

Part of Connecticut

Connecticut demographic profile All Connecticut data →

Metro areas in Connecticut

Hartford (1,144,012)Bridgeport (947,528)New Haven (566,803)Waterbury (452,303)Norwich (279,025)All US metros →

County rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut has a population of 326,296 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest county in Connecticut. Population density is 2328 people per square mile.

The population of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has grown 3.5% since 2020 (324,397 → 335,666), a +0.86% annualized rate.

The median household income in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut is $87,135, with mean (average) household income of $134,912 and per-capita income of $50,592. 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (59.1%), Black or African American (12.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut is 40.0 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is $397,000 and median monthly rent is $1,482. 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 125,678 total housing units, 5.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

Bridgeport is among the largest cities associated with Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut, with a population of 148,012.