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Founded 1821Fairfield CountyElev. 1 m

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Bridgeport at a glance

Median age

36.4

Median household income

$56,584

Median home value

$252,400

Median rent

$1,405/mo

Homeownership

43.3%

Bachelor's or higher

23.1%

Avg. commute

29.9 min

Unemployment

8.9%

Residents by race & ethnicity

White25.6%

Hispanic or Latino44.6%

Black19.5%

Asian5.2%

Bridgeport is home to roughly 148,012 residents. Bridgeport was founded in 1821 and sits in Fairfield County. The median age is 36.4 and the median household income is $56,584. Homes carry a median value of $252,400, and about 43% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (44.6%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Most common names in Bridgeport

Michael Smith (~22)

Popular names in Connecticut

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Occupations in Bridgeport

Management, business, science & arts27%

Service24.8%

Sales & office21.8%

Production, transportation & material moving16.8%

Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.6%

Share of employed residents (16+). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year).

Where Bridgeport is

Bridgeport (highlighted) among major cities in Connecticut.

Notable people from Bridgeport

Robert Mitchum John Mayer Brian Dennehy Alexandra Breckenridge Edwin H. Land Wilbur Scoville John Ratzenberger Rebecca Solnit Ken Olsen Adriana Caselotti

Born in Bridgeport. Source: Wikidata / Wikipedia (CC0); links open Wikipedia.

Historic places in Bridgeport

Bridgeport has 35 places on the National Register of Historic Places.

Nathaniel Wheeler Memorial Fountain United Congregational Church United Illuminating Company Building Perry, David, House St. John's Episcopal Church Seaside Institute Fairfield County Courthouse Palace and Majestic Theaters

★ = National Historic Landmark. Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places.

Historic newspapers of Bridgeport

Republican Farmer · 1803-192?The Bridgeport Evening Farmer · 1866-1917Connecticut Workman · 1901-190?La Tribuna Del Connecticut · 1906-1908The Bridgeport Times and Evening Farmer · 1918-1924La Sentinella = the Sentinel · 191?-1948

Source: Library of Congress, Chronicling America (public domain).

Cities near Bridgeport

Milford (7 mi)Shelton (9 mi)Derby (11 mi)Woodmont (11 mi)Norwalk (13 mi)West Haven (13 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Bridgeport, CT (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for people in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Angel Manuel Torres, 37

Bridgeport · Fairfield County · 06608