Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's 2026 population is estimated at 344,398, reflecting a 1.28% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is the 5th largest county in Connecticut. The 2010 population was 0 and has grown since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.8 years
Female: 40.9 years
Male: 38.9 years
There are 256,480 adults, (52,801 of whom are seniors) in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
Female: 167,759 (51%)
Male: 161,500 (49%)
The racial composition of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region includes 55.68% White, 13.46% other race, 12.69% Black or African American, 5.2% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183,346 | 55.68% |
| Other race | 44,310 | 13.46% |
| Black or African American | 41,770 | 12.69% |
| Two or more races | 40,515 | 12.3% |
| Asian | 17,132 | 5.2% |
| Native American | 2,032 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 154 | 0.05% |
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region 's average per capita income is $57,344. Household income levels show a median of $89,667. The poverty rate stands at 12.44%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $153,665 | $207,237 |
| Families | $116,373 | $169,848 |
| Households | $89,667 | $139,116 |
| Non Families | $45,373 | $69,251 |
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