This was 31.2 percent higher than the state average of 28.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,675.
97.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bridgeport for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 159 | 2.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,191 | 18.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 56 | 0.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 328 | 5.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 858 | 13.2 |
Associate's degree | 331 | 5.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,237 | 34.5 |
Master's degree | 964 | 14.8 |
Professional school degree | 229 | 3.5 |
Doctorate degree | 140 | 2.2 |