Who moves to Bridgeport, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT, home of Bridgeport, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 12,949from other US counties
- Moved out
- 14,067to other US counties
- Net
- −1,118more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 105tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT (Stamford) | 3,109 |
| Bronx County, NY | 1,341 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT (Waterbury) | 1,309 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT (New Haven) | 1,273 |
| Westchester County, NY (Yonkers) | 736 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 544 |
| New York County, NY | 468 |
| Kings County, NY | 440 |
| Nassau County, NY | 140 |
| Suffolk County, NY | 86 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 76 |
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 74 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT (Waterbury) | 2,784 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT (New Haven) | 2,248 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT (Stamford) | 1,830 |
| New York County, NY | 361 |
| Bronx County, NY | 353 |
| Westchester County, NY (Yonkers) | 228 |
| Kings County, NY | 198 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 172 |
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 141 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 125 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 122 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT | 116 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 6,115 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Connecticut and 6,834 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 76 |
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 74 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami) | 56 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 50 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 50 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 48 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 39 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 38 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach County, FL (West Palm Beach) | 141 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 125 |
| Orange County, FL (Orlando) | 122 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 103 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 84 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 81 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 75 |
| Broward County, FL (Fort Lauderdale) | 74 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Bridgeport come from?
Most people moving into Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT come from nearby counties, led by Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT (3,109 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Middlesex County, MA.
Where do people leaving Bridgeport move to?
The top destination is Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT (2,784 people). Farther away, the most popular is Palm Beach County, FL.
Are more people moving to Bridgeport or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 12,949 people moved into Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT from elsewhere in the US and 14,067 moved out, a net loss of 1,118 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
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Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Bridgeport.