Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

About Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut has a total population of 329,259, making it the 222nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is $89,667, which ranks #309 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3%.

The median home value in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is $428,800, 52.1% above the national median. Renters in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region pay a median gross rent of $1,546 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, 41.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.9 min.

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (26.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (11.3%).

All data for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.