Population 12,676 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Side-Bridgeport
Household size in East Side-Bridgeport
| Period | East Side-Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.16 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.23 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The typical household in East Side-Bridgeport holds 2.81 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.87 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
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 East Side-Bridgeport
| Period | East Side-Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.8 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.7 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
East Side-Bridgeport is young: half of its residents are under 35.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.1, mirroring the country.
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 East Side-Bridgeport
| Period | East Side-Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in East Side-Bridgeport (23.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 9.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. East Side-Bridgeport has the highest share of single-parent households of any Bridgeport neighborhood.
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 East Side-Bridgeport
Renters in East Side-Bridgeport
| Period | East Side-Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.0% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 75.7% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.0% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 75.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in East Side-Bridgeport rent: 75.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Bridgeport neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
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 East Side-Bridgeport
| Period | East Side-Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in East Side-Bridgeport is close to the national rate: 8.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Bridgeport area overall (7.0%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 9.4 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 East Side-Bridgeport
| Period | East Side-Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +20 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in East Side-Bridgeport is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1942 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing. Among Bridgeport's 11 neighborhoods, though, only one other has newer homes.
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 East Side-Bridgeport
| Period | East Side-Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $932 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $992 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,184 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,385 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$452 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in East Side-Bridgeport runs $1,385 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $452 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the west.
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 East Side-Bridgeport
Bachelor's degrees in East Side-Bridgeport
| Period | East Side-Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in East Side-Bridgeport: 11.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Bridgeport neighborhood has 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 East Side-Bridgeport
| Period | East Side-Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.5% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 63.8% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 65.2% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 67.9% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a third of adults in East Side-Bridgeport never finished high school, well above the national share: only 67.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 10.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Bridgeport neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates: only two of 11.
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 East Side-Bridgeport
| Period | East Side-Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in East Side-Bridgeport: 8.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 8.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
East Side-Bridgeport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Side-Bridgeport | 2.81 | 35.6 | 23.6% | 75.5% | 8.7% | 1962 | $1,385 | 11.0% | 67.9% | 8.9% |
| Boston Avenue-Mill Hill | 2.61 | 39.5 | 19.3% | 50.8% | 4.9% | 1948 | $1,507 | 14.5% | 73.5% | 11.5% |
| Downtown Bridgeport | 2.04 | 37.6 | 18.0% | 85.9% | 7.5% | 1951 | $1,081 | 22.8% | 60.7% | 8.1% |
| North Bridgeport | 2.49 | 42.9 | 13.0% | 50.3% | 5.7% | 1955 | $1,340 | 15.7% | 82.3% | 6.9% |
| East End | 3.11 | 31.6 | 21.8% | 59.1% | 5.2% | 1947 | $1,429 | 10.3% | 78.4% | 7.9% |
| Brooklawn-St. Vincent | 2.80 | 41.9 | 18.8% | 51.6% | 3.8% | 1954 | $1,605 | 27.3% | 81.0% | 10.5% |
| Bassickville Historic District | 3.04 | 33.2 | 21.8% | 75.3% | 6.7% | 1951 | $1,508 | 14.0% | 65.8% | 13.0% |
| South End | 2.24 | 33.2 | 13.9% | 67.4% | 5.7% | 1938 | $1,255 | 39.0% | 83.3% | 10.4% |
| Reservoir-Whiskey Hill | 3.32 | 35.5 | 22.0% | 39.3% | 3.7% | 1963 | $1,281 | 18.6% | 80.0% | 7.9% |
| Stratford Center Historic District | 2.44 | 43.7 | 11.5% | 33.1% | 7.0% | 1960 | $1,689 | 36.5% | 89.1% | 5.8% |
| North End | 2.55 | 39.3 | 8.5% | 30.9% | 10.6% | 1961 | $1,766 | 34.9% | 85.2% | 8.1% |
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 East Side-Bridgeport. 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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