Bridgeport Poverty status of individuals by related children and family status, and citizen status and average income deficit. Also shown is the distribution of individuals below 50% of the poverty level, 125%, 150% and more.
Poverty Status
All
Below poverty level
All individuals for whom poverty status is determined
3,956
658
16.6%
Under 18
1,281
292
22.8%
Related children under 18
1,272
283
22.2%
In married-couple families
1,021
148
14.5%
In female-householder families, no husband present
202
120
59.4%
Related children under 6
383
87
22.7%
In married-couple families
325
59
18.2%
In female-householder families, no husband present
38
13
34.2%
Related children age 5 to 17
916
196
21.4%
In married-couple families
717
89
12.4%
In female-householder families, no husband present
170
107
62.9%
65 years and over
439
38
8.7%
Citizen
3,449
472
13.7%
Not a citizen
507
186
36.7%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined