Population 7,172 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
Household size in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
| Period | Reservoir-Whiskey Hill | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.17 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.16 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.24 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.32 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Reservoir-Whiskey Hill is a place of big households: 3.32 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.17, even as the national average fell. Reservoir-Whiskey Hill has the largest households of any Bridgeport neighborhood.
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 Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
| Period | Reservoir-Whiskey Hill | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.7 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.1 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.5, Reservoir-Whiskey Hill 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 31.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
| Period | Reservoir-Whiskey Hill | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.5 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill: 22.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 11.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Bridgeport neighborhood has a higher 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 Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
Renters in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
| Period | Reservoir-Whiskey Hill | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.3% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.3% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill rent their homes (39.3%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (47.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Among Bridgeport's 11 neighborhoods, though, only one other has 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 Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
| Period | Reservoir-Whiskey Hill | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.7% of homes in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. No other Bridgeport neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
| Period | Reservoir-Whiskey Hill | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Reservoir-Whiskey Hill is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Among Bridgeport neighborhoods, though, Reservoir-Whiskey Hill has the newest 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 Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
| Period | Reservoir-Whiskey Hill | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,139 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $987 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $972 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,281 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$142 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill costs $1,281 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $142 a month since 2006–10, up 12%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the east.
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 Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
| Period | Reservoir-Whiskey Hill | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
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 Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
| Period | Reservoir-Whiskey Hill | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.8% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.8% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.2% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.0% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 3.8 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 Reservoir-Whiskey Hill
| Period | Reservoir-Whiskey Hill | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Reservoir-Whiskey Hill: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Among Bridgeport's 11 neighborhoods, though, only one other has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
Reservoir-Whiskey Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reservoir-Whiskey Hill | 3.32 | 35.5 | 22.0% | 39.3% | 3.7% | 1963 | $1,281 | 18.6% | 80.0% | 7.9% |
| 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% |
| Brooklawn-St. Vincent | 2.80 | 41.9 | 18.8% | 51.6% | 3.8% | 1954 | $1,605 | 27.3% | 81.0% | 10.5% |
| 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% |
| Bassickville Historic District | 3.04 | 33.2 | 21.8% | 75.3% | 6.7% | 1951 | $1,508 | 14.0% | 65.8% | 13.0% |
| East End | 3.11 | 31.6 | 21.8% | 59.1% | 5.2% | 1947 | $1,429 | 10.3% | 78.4% | 7.9% |
| South End | 2.24 | 33.2 | 13.9% | 67.4% | 5.7% | 1938 | $1,255 | 39.0% | 83.3% | 10.4% |
| Stratford Center Historic District | 2.44 | 43.7 | 11.5% | 33.1% | 7.0% | 1960 | $1,689 | 36.5% | 89.1% | 5.8% |
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 Reservoir-Whiskey Hill. 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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