Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT vs South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT | South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 326K | 571K |
| Low Food Access % | 51.9% | 49.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | 11.8% |
| Median Household Income | $83,147 | $83,617 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 10.0% | 11.1% |
| Low Access Population | 169,392 | 282,221 |
| Low Access Tracts | 53 | 88 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT full profile →
51.9% low access · 12.9% SNAP
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT full profile →
49.4% low access · 13.1% SNAP
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.