The 2020 census data is in and Bridgeport remains the state’s largest city, even seeing its population grow since 2010, according to the newly released information from the U.S. Census.
And among greater Bridgeport municipalities, Fairfield, Shelton and the Park City itself saw the biggest increases in population in the past decade, according to the numbers released Thursday.
Fairfield’s population grew by 2,108 people from 59,404 to 61,512 between 2010 and 2020, an increase of 3.5 percent, the fastest growing in greater Bridgeport.
First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick said she wasn’t shocked people want to live there — and predicted the town’s population is even higher than it was when the census was taken last year.
“As a lifelong resident, I’m not surprised word is out that Fairfield is an amazing community to live in,” Kupchick said. “I’m sure that number is even higher over the last year since the census forms were completed, as we continue to see new families choosing Fairfield. We are a picturesque and historic coastal community offering urban-style amenities in a family-friendly suburban setting — we have it all.”
By total residents, Bridgeport, the state’s biggest city, grew the most among area municipalities, from 144,229 to 148,654, or about 3.1 percent.
That’s a significant rebound in population for Bridgeport, which dipped to 139,529 in 2000 before rising in 2010 — but is still far short of its 1950 peak of 158,709.
Superintendent of Schools Michael Testani said Bridgeport’s public school system, consistently among the largest in Connecticut, has seen improvements that make the city a more attractive place to live.
“I do think that the public schools over the last 10 years here in...
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