Capitol Planning Region, CT vs Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT

Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.

Metric Capitol Planning Region, CT Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT
Population 977K 329K
Low Food Access % N/A N/A
SNAP Participation % 13.1% 14.2%
Poverty Rate 10.3% 12.4%
Median Household Income $93,394 $89,667
Households Without Vehicle 9.8% 11.2%
Low Access Population N/A N/A
Low Access Tracts N/A N/A

Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).

Data Sources

Source: USDA Economic Research Service Food Access Research Atlas - low-access and food desert tract classifications. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates - population, poverty, income, SNAP, and vehicle access.