Bridgeport, CT Demographics

A map of Bridgeport's Population by Race

Bridgeport, Connecticut had a population of 148,654 in 2020. It was 16.4% White, 32.8% Black, 2.7% Asian, 42.3% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bridgeport, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bridgeport is the most populous. 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's White Population

24,404 residents of Bridgeport identify as White, or 16.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Bridgeport considerably less than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bridgeport is ranked #212 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bridgeport is less White than neighboring Trumbull Center (67.8% White), Sacred Heart University (82.3% White), Fairfield University (84.2% White), Stratford Downtown (53.8% White), and Plattsville (82.8% White).

Bridgeport's Black Population

48,690 residents of Bridgeport identify as Black, or 32.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bridgeport considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bridgeport is ranked #3 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bridgeport is more Black than neighboring Trumbull Center (8.1% Black), Sacred Heart University (2.4% Black), Fairfield University (0% Black), Stratford Downtown (14.8% Black), and Plattsville (1.4% Black).

Bridgeport's Asian Population

4,024 residents of Bridgeport identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bridgeport roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bridgeport is ranked #106 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bridgeport is more Asian than neighboring Sacred Heart University (1.7% Asian), and Fairfield University (0% Asian). Bridgeport is less Asian than neighboring Trumbull Center (7% Asian), Stratford Downtown (2.9% Asian), and Plattsville (5.7% Asian).

Bridgeport's Hispanic Population

62,853 residents of Bridgeport identify as Hispanic, or 42.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bridgeport considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bridgeport is ranked #4 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bridgeport is more Hispanic than neighboring Trumbull Center (12.8% Hispanic), Sacred Heart University (10.8% Hispanic), Fairfield University (14% Hispanic), Stratford Downtown (22.3% Hispanic), and Plattsville (6% Hispanic).

Bridgeport's Native American/Other Population

3,197 residents of Bridgeport identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bridgeport roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bridgeport is ranked #9 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bridgeport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Trumbull Center (0.9% Native American/Other), Sacred Heart University (0.1% Native American/Other), Fairfield University (0% Native American/Other), Stratford Downtown (0.6% Native American/Other), and Plattsville (0.1% Native American/Other).

Bridgeport's Multiracial Population

5,486 residents of Bridgeport identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bridgeport roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bridgeport is ranked #108 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Bridgeport is more Multiracial than neighboring Trumbull Center (3.4% Multiracial), Sacred Heart University (2.6% Multiracial), and Fairfield University (1.7% Multiracial). Bridgeport is less Multiracial than neighboring Stratford Downtown (5.6% Multiracial), and Plattsville (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.