Bridgeport, Kansas

Bridgeport, Kansas
CDP
Location within Saline County and Kansas
KDOT map of Saline County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°37′40″N 97°36′47″W[1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Saline
Elevation [1]	1,303 ft (397 m)
Population  (2020)[2]
• Total	64
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67416
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-08450[1]
GNIS ID	476951[1]

Bridgeport is a census-designated place (CDP) in Smoky View Township, Saline County, Kansas, United States.^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 64.^[2] It is located south of Salina, along K-4 near Interstate 135.

Bridgeport is a part of the Salina micropolitan area.

History

A post office was opened in Bridgeport in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1976.^[3]

Two railroads previously ran through Bridgeport, but were later abandoned.

Geography

The Smoky Hill River flows through the community.^[4] Its elevation is 1,302 feet (397 m), and it is located at 38°37′40″N 97°36′47″W (38.6277833, -97.6130924).^[5]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bridgeport has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	64		—
U.S. Decennial Census

The 2020 United States census counted 64 people, 31 households, and 18 families in Bridgeport.^[7][8] The population density was 307.7 per square mile (118.8/km²). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 149.0 per square mile (57.5/km²).^[8][9] The racial makeup was 96.88% (62) white or European American (96.88% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 3.12% (2) from two or more races.^[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.^[11]

Of the 31 households, 35.5% had children under the age of 18; 51.6% were married couples living together; 19.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.5% of households consisted of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.^[8] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.^[12]

23.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 35.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males.^[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.5 males.^[8]

Education

The community is served by Southeast of Saline USD 306 public school district.

References

1. "Bridgeport, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
2. "Profile of Bridgeport, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
3. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
4. DeLorme. Kansas Atlas & Gazetteer. 4th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2009, 48. ISBN 0-89933-342-7.
5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bridgeport, Kansas
6. Climate Summary for Bridgeport, Kansas
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
9. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Saline County, Kansas

External links

• Saline County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT