Bridgeport

Bridgeport is a city within Fairfield County located on the borders of Trumbull, Fairfield, and Stratford.

Welcome to the City of Bridgeport



A historic seaside city, Bridgeport is a city within Fairfield County located on the borders of Trumbull, Fairfield, and Stratford. Boasting the 5th most populous in all of New England. Famous showman P.T. Barnum resided in the city and even served as the town's mayor in the late 19th century, building 4 homes in the city and hosting his shows in town in the wintertime.





Bridgeport, like many of the areas within Fairfield County has strong historical routes with the original colonists, as well as industrial restructuring and suburbanization after World War II. Abraham Lincoln once spoke at Washington Hall, located at the old Bridgeport City Hall. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at the Klein Auditorium on three separate occassions.
 
Bridgeport's lovely neighborhoods, renowned public park systems, educational institutions, as well as economic infrastructure make it a plentiful and cultured place to live. 



Overview for Bridgeport, CT

148,529 people live in Bridgeport, where the median age is 34.9 and the average individual income is $25,830. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

148,529

Total Population

34.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$25,830

Average individual Income

Around Bridgeport, CT

There's plenty to do around Bridgeport, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Very Walkable
Walking Score
57
Bikeable
Bike Score
56
Good Transit
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Greenfield Hill Wines & Spirits, Ninety 9 Bottles, and Jim's Ice Cream Truck.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 4.91 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.71 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.99 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.72 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.38 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.58 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport has 52,914 households, with an average household size of 2.72. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Bridgeport do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 148,529 people call Bridgeport home. The population density is 9,245.85 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

148,529

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.9

Median Age

47.96 / 52.04%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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75+ Years

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  • High School Degree
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52,914

Total Households

2.72

Average Household Size

$25,830

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Bridgeport, CT

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The following schools are within or nearby Bridgeport. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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