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Bridgeport School District
Bridgeport School District is a unified school district in Connecticut with a community population of 149,153. The median household income is $58,685 and the median age is 36.7.
149,153
Population
9285
People / sq mi
$58,685
Median Income
36.7
Median Age
Bridgeport School District covers 16 sq mi of land at 9284.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 22.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,685
Median Household Income
$33,024
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$274,900
Median Home Value
$1,450
Median Rent
42.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
77.6%
High School+
23.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bridgeport School District serves a community with a population of 149,153 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Connecticut.
The median household income in Bridgeport School District is $58,685, with a per capita income of $33,024. The poverty rate is 16.0%.
Bridgeport School District is 30.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 22.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Bridgeport School District, 77.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Bridgeport School District is $274,900, with a median rent of $1,450. The homeownership rate is 42.8%.
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Data for Bridgeport School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0900450).
What distinguishes Bridgeport School District is density: among the most densely settled of US school districts, around 9,285 people per square mile. Bridgeport School District is a school district in Connecticut with a population of 149,153.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $58,685, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 16.0% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $274,900, with typical rent around $1,450.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US school districts: 23.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Bridgeport School District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.