Bridgeport, Kansas
Bridgeport, Kansas | |
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![]() Location within Saline County and Kansas | |
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Coordinates: 38°37′40″N 97°36′47″W / 38.62778°N 97.61306°W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Saline |
Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
Population | |
• 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
[edit]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
[edit]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 / 38.62778°N 97.61306°W (38.6277833, -97.6130924).[5]
Climate
[edit]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
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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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
[edit]The community is served by Southeast of Saline USD 306 public school district.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Bridgeport, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ a b "Profile of Bridgeport, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
- ^ DeLorme. Kansas Atlas & Gazetteer. 4th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2009, 48. ISBN 0-89933-342-7.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bridgeport, Kansas
- ^ Climate Summary for Bridgeport, Kansas
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.