Bridgeport, CT Demographics

A map of Bridgeport's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	66,803	62,853	44.8%	42.3%
White	36,604	24,404	24.5%	16.4%
Black	29,330	48,690	19.7%	32.8%
Asian	7,006	4,024	4.7%	2.7%
Multiracial	6,259	5,486	4.2%	3.7%
Native American/Other	3,151	3,197	2.1%	2.2%

Bridgeport, Connecticut has an estimated population of 149,153, a less than 1% change from the 148,654 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.8% Hispanic, 24.5% White, 19.7% Black, 4.7% Asian, 4.2% Multiracial, and 2.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bridgeport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bridgeport has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bridgeport, that probability was 68.4% in 2020 and 69.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bridgeport is ranked the most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bridgeport was ranked the 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bridgeport's White Population

36,604 residents of Bridgeport, or 24.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bridgeport is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Bridgeport ranks 212th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's White population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. White residents' share of Bridgeport's population has increased from 16.4% to 24.5%.

Bridgeport is less White than neighboring Trumbull Center (69.3% White), Sacred Heart University (85% White), Fairfield University (88.7% White), Stratford Downtown (57.6% White), and Plattsville (78% White).

Bridgeport's Black Population

29,330 residents of Bridgeport, or 19.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bridgeport is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Bridgeport ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Black population has declined by an estimated 39.8%. Black residents' share of Bridgeport's population has decreased from 32.8% to 19.7%.

Bridgeport is more Black than neighboring Trumbull Center (3.4% Black), Sacred Heart University (4% Black), Fairfield University (1.8% Black), Stratford Downtown (16.2% Black), and Plattsville (0% Black).

Bridgeport's Asian Population

7,006 residents of Bridgeport, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bridgeport is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Bridgeport ranks 109th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Asian population has grown by an estimated 74.1%. Asian residents' share of Bridgeport's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.7%.

Bridgeport is more Asian than neighboring Sacred Heart University (1.5% Asian), Fairfield University (2.4% Asian), and Plattsville (1.5% Asian). Bridgeport is less Asian than neighboring Trumbull Center (9.2% Asian), and Stratford Downtown (7.9% Asian).

Bridgeport's Hispanic Population

66,803 residents of Bridgeport, or 44.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bridgeport is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Bridgeport ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Bridgeport's population has increased from 42.3% to 44.8%.

Bridgeport is more Hispanic than neighboring Trumbull Center (9.4% Hispanic), Sacred Heart University (6.9% Hispanic), Fairfield University (5.4% Hispanic), Stratford Downtown (16.7% Hispanic), and Plattsville (2.6% Hispanic).

Bridgeport's Native American/Other Population

3,151 residents of Bridgeport, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bridgeport is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bridgeport ranks 11th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bridgeport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Bridgeport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sacred Heart University (0% Native American/Other), Fairfield University (0% Native American/Other), and Stratford Downtown (0% Native American/Other). Bridgeport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Trumbull Center (3.2% Native American/Other), and Plattsville (14.6% Native American/Other).

Bridgeport's Multiracial Population

6,259 residents of Bridgeport, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bridgeport is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Bridgeport ranks 111th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgeport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Bridgeport's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.2%.

Bridgeport is more Multiracial than neighboring Sacred Heart University (2.6% Multiracial), Fairfield University (1.7% Multiracial), Stratford Downtown (1.5% Multiracial), and Plattsville (3.2% Multiracial). Bridgeport is less Multiracial than neighboring Trumbull Center (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.