Census ACS · #59 MSA
Bridgeport Metro Area
The Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, Ct Metropolitan Statistical Area has 947,528 residents. The median household income is $111,656 and the median home value is $530,800.
947,528
Population
1409
People / sq mi
$111,656
Median Income
$530,800
Median Home Value
The Bridgeport CBSA covers 672 sq mi of land at 1409.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$111,656
Median Household Income
$69,642
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Bridgeport metro's price level is 106.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 6.9% higher the US average. The local median income of $111,656 has the buying power of $104,484 in average-priced US metros.
106.9
Price Level (US = 100)
$104,484
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$111,656
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$530,800
Median Home Value
$1,827
Median Rent
65.9%
Homeownership
Education
90.2%
High School+
50.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
6.9%
Drive Alone
17.2%
Work From Home
31.0 min
Avg Commute
32.8%
Foreign Born
Bridgeport spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, Ct Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 947,528 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #59 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Bridgeport metro area is $111,656, with a per capita income of $69,642.
The Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, Ct CBSA spans the state of Connecticut.
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Data for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, Ct CBSA (14860) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Bridgeport stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 1,409 people per square mile. Bridgeport is a metro area in CT with a population of 947,528.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US metro areas: median income is $111,656, above the US median of $78,538. Only 6.7% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $530,800, with typical rent around $1,827.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US metro areas: 50.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate.
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.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.