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Demographic Analysis of Bridgeport: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Bridgeport, a neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, currently exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Moderate Diversity." As of 2022, the community comprises 42% Asian, 32% White, and 20% Hispanic residents. The median income is $57,863. Bridgeport is one of Chicago's oldest neighborhoods and has been home to five Chicago mayors.
Over the past decade, Bridgeport has undergone a transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had a relatively balanced distribution among Asian (37%), White (30%), and Hispanic (26%) populations. By 2022, there was a shift towards a larger Asian plurality, with the Asian population increasing to 42%, the Hispanic population decreasing to 20%, and the White population remaining stable around 30-32%.
The demographic shifts in Bridgeport have been accompanied by economic changes. The median income has risen from $45,775 in 2013 to $57,863 in 2022, representing a 26.4% increase over the decade. There was an increase in median income to $66,571 in 2021, followed by a decline to $57,863 in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between approximately 39,000 to 42,000 residents.
The demographic shifts in Bridgeport reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly the growth of Asian American communities. Bridgeport's changes are more pronounced than national averages. The U.S. Asian population grew by about 35% between 2010 and 2020, while Bridgeport's Asian population increased by a larger percentage.
The economic growth in Bridgeport also outpaces national trends. The U.S. median household income grew by about 10% between 2013 and 2022 (adjusted for inflation), while Bridgeport's grew by over 26%, indicating a more rapid economic transformation in this neighborhood.
These trends suggest that Bridgeport is experiencing a more accelerated demographic and economic shift compared to national averages, potentially positioning it as an emerging center of Asian American community and economic growth within Chicago.
