Bridgeport vs. Baltimore: Clearing Up the Maryland Confusion

Bridgeport is not in Maryland. It is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

The largest city in Maryland is Baltimore, an independent city (not part of any county) with a population of ~585,000 (2020 Census). It is the economic and cultural hub of the state.

Quick Facts

• Bridgeport, CT: Largest city in Connecticut (~148,000).
• Baltimore, MD: Largest city in Maryland; 30th largest in the U.S.