Population 4,399 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South End
Household size in South End
| Period | South End | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.11 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
South End is a place of small households, averaging 2.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.34, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Only two of Bridgeport's 11 neighborhoods have smaller 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 South End
| Period | South End | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.0 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 27.6 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.2 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.5 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
South End is young: half of its residents are under 33.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Few Bridgeport neighborhoods are younger: only two of 11.
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 South End
| Period | South End | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in South End (13.9%), above the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Bridgeport neighborhoods, though, South End has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 South End
Renters in South End
| Period | South End | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.8% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 73.8% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.1% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South End rent: 67.4% 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, 45.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 South End
| Period | South End | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −14.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in South End: 5.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Bridgeport area.
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 South End
| Period | South End | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1938 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1938 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in South End is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1938, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. South End has the oldest homes of any Bridgeport neighborhood.
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 South End
| Period | South End | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $869 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $956 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,202 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,255 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$386 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South End costs $1,255 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 38.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Bridgeport neighborhood has lower rents.
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 South End
Bachelor's degrees in South End
| Period | South End | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.0% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.0% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.0% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in South End than nationally: 39.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in the Bridgeport area as a whole (50.4%). Only one other Bridgeport neighborhood has a higher 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 South End
| Period | South End | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.9% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.3% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.3% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in South End never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Among Bridgeport's 11 neighborhoods, though, only two have a higher 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 South End
| Period | South End | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in South End: 10.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
South End 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South End | 2.24 | 33.2 | 13.9% | 67.4% | 5.7% | 1938 | $1,255 | 39.0% | 83.3% | 10.4% |
| 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% |
| East End | 3.11 | 31.6 | 21.8% | 59.1% | 5.2% | 1947 | $1,429 | 10.3% | 78.4% | 7.9% |
| 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% |
| Brooklawn-St. Vincent | 2.80 | 41.9 | 18.8% | 51.6% | 3.8% | 1954 | $1,605 | 27.3% | 81.0% | 10.5% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
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 South End. 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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