Bridgeport Population 2026

Bridgeport has a population of 147,629, making it the #189 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Connecticut. It is about 60× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bridgeport (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

147,629

Rank in United States

#189

Coordinates

41.18°N, 73.19°W

~1 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

414 km

257 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Connecticut

City	Population	Rank in United States
New Haven	130,322	#218
Stamford	128,874	#225
North Stamford	121,230	#240
Hartford	121,054	#241
Waterbury	108,802	#287
Norwalk	88,485	#384
Danbury	84,657	#423
East Norwalk	84,530	#424

Cities near Bridgeport

Stratford51,384 people · ~5 km away
Trumbull36,018 people · ~7 km away
Fairfield59,052 people · ~8 km away
Milford52,759 people · ~12 km away
Shelton41,296 people · ~17 km away
East Norwalk84,530 people · ~19 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bridgeport?

Bridgeport has a population of 147,629 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #189 biggest city in United States.

What state is Bridgeport in?

Bridgeport is located in Connecticut, United States.

Is Bridgeport the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 414 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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