Population 8,422 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Bridgeport
Household size in North Bridgeport
| Period | North Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The average household in North Bridgeport has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.56, in line with the national trend.
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 North Bridgeport
| Period | North Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of North Bridgeport is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. North Bridgeport has the oldest population of any Bridgeport neighborhood.
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 North Bridgeport
| Period | North Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in North Bridgeport (13.0%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Among Bridgeport's 11 neighborhoods, though, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 North Bridgeport
Renters in North Bridgeport
| Period | North Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.5% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.7% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in North Bridgeport: 50.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over a quarter of owners (26.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Among Bridgeport's 11 neighborhoods, though, only two have a lower 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 North Bridgeport
| Period | North Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in North Bridgeport than nationally: 5.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Bridgeport area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 North Bridgeport
| Period | North Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in North Bridgeport is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 North Bridgeport
| Period | North Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,066 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,129 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,233 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,340 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$273 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Bridgeport costs $1,340 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $273 a month since 2006–10, up 26%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the southeast.
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 North Bridgeport
Bachelor's degrees in North Bridgeport
| Period | North Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in North Bridgeport have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
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 North Bridgeport
| Period | North Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.8% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.3% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.0% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.3% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in North Bridgeport never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Compared with other Bridgeport neighborhoods, though, North Bridgeport has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 North Bridgeport
| Period | North Bridgeport | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in North Bridgeport: 6.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Among Bridgeport neighborhoods, though, North Bridgeport has the lowest unemployment rate. Unemployment has fallen 4.1 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).
North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bridgeport | 2.49 | 42.9 | 13.0% | 50.3% | 5.7% | 1955 | $1,340 | 15.7% | 82.3% | 6.9% |
| East Side-Bridgeport | 2.81 | 35.6 | 23.6% | 75.5% | 8.7% | 1962 | $1,385 | 11.0% | 67.9% | 8.9% |
| Reservoir-Whiskey Hill | 3.32 | 35.5 | 22.0% | 39.3% | 3.7% | 1963 | $1,281 | 18.6% | 80.0% | 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% |
| Brooklawn-St. Vincent | 2.80 | 41.9 | 18.8% | 51.6% | 3.8% | 1954 | $1,605 | 27.3% | 81.0% | 10.5% |
| Downtown Bridgeport | 2.04 | 37.6 | 18.0% | 85.9% | 7.5% | 1951 | $1,081 | 22.8% | 60.7% | 8.1% |
| East End | 3.11 | 31.6 | 21.8% | 59.1% | 5.2% | 1947 | $1,429 | 10.3% | 78.4% | 7.9% |
| North End | 2.55 | 39.3 | 8.5% | 30.9% | 10.6% | 1961 | $1,766 | 34.9% | 85.2% | 8.1% |
| Stratford Center Historic District | 2.44 | 43.7 | 11.5% | 33.1% | 7.0% | 1960 | $1,689 | 36.5% | 89.1% | 5.8% |
| 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% |
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 North 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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