Population 18,017 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bassickville Historic District
Household size in Bassickville Historic District
| Period | Bassickville Historic District | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.98 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.23 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.04 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.04 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Bassickville Historic District is a place of big households: 3.04 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has crept up from 2.98 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only two of Bridgeport's 11 neighborhoods have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bassickville Historic District
| Period | Bassickville Historic District | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.6 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.1 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.2 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.2, Bassickville Historic District is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 31.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Bridgeport neighborhood is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bassickville Historic District
| Period | Bassickville Historic District | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Bassickville Historic District: 21.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 8.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Bridgeport neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households: only two of 11.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bassickville Historic District
Renters in Bassickville Historic District
| Period | Bassickville Historic District | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.9% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 73.8% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.6% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 75.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Bassickville Historic District rent: 75.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 38.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bassickville Historic District
| Period | Bassickville Historic District | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Bassickville Historic District: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Bridgeport area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 10.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bassickville Historic District
| Period | Bassickville Historic District | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Bassickville Historic District is a place of older homes: half were built before 1951, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1943 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bassickville Historic District
| Period | Bassickville Historic District | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $975 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,086 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,133 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,508 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$533 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in Bassickville Historic District runs $1,508 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Bridgeport area overall ($2,167). Rent has climbed $533 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bassickville Historic District
Bachelor's degrees in Bassickville Historic District
| Period | Bassickville Historic District | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Bassickville Historic District have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.0%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend. Of Bridgeport's 11 neighborhoods, only two have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bassickville Historic District
| Period | Bassickville Historic District | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.5% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 64.1% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 69.0% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 65.8% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in Bassickville Historic District never finished high school, well above the national share: only 65.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Bridgeport neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bassickville Historic District
| Period | Bassickville Historic District | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bassickville Historic District runs well above the national rate: 13.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. No other Bridgeport neighborhood has higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bassickville Historic District compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassickville Historic District | 3.04 | 33.2 | 21.8% | 75.3% | 6.7% | 1951 | $1,508 | 14.0% | 65.8% | 13.0% |
| Downtown Bridgeport | 2.04 | 37.6 | 18.0% | 85.9% | 7.5% | 1951 | $1,081 | 22.8% | 60.7% | 8.1% |
| South End | 2.24 | 33.2 | 13.9% | 67.4% | 5.7% | 1938 | $1,255 | 39.0% | 83.3% | 10.4% |
| Brooklawn-St. Vincent | 2.80 | 41.9 | 18.8% | 51.6% | 3.8% | 1954 | $1,605 | 27.3% | 81.0% | 10.5% |
| Black Rock | 2.05 | 37.4 | 10.3% | 63.9% | 4.6% | 1960 | $1,556 | 51.6% | 91.9% | 9.2% |
| East Side-Bridgeport | 2.81 | 35.6 | 23.6% | 75.5% | 8.7% | 1962 | $1,385 | 11.0% | 67.9% | 8.9% |
| East End | 3.11 | 31.6 | 21.8% | 59.1% | 5.2% | 1947 | $1,429 | 10.3% | 78.4% | 7.9% |
| Boston Avenue-Mill Hill | 2.61 | 39.5 | 19.3% | 50.8% | 4.9% | 1948 | $1,507 | 14.5% | 73.5% | 11.5% |
| North Bridgeport | 2.49 | 42.9 | 13.0% | 50.3% | 5.7% | 1955 | $1,340 | 15.7% | 82.3% | 6.9% |
| North End | 2.55 | 39.3 | 8.5% | 30.9% | 10.6% | 1961 | $1,766 | 34.9% | 85.2% | 8.1% |
| Reservoir-Whiskey Hill | 3.32 | 35.5 | 22.0% | 39.3% | 3.7% | 1963 | $1,281 | 18.6% | 80.0% | 7.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bassickville Historic District. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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