Bridgeport, Kansas

Bridgeport, Kansas
CDP
Location within Saline County and Kansas
Location within Saline County and Kansas
KDOT map of Saline County (legend)
KDOT map of Saline County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°37′40″N 97°36′47″W / 38.62778°N 97.61306°W / 38.62778; -97.61306[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountySaline
Elevation
[1]
1,303 ft (397 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
64
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67416
Area code785
FIPS code20-08450[1]
GNIS ID476951[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 / 38.62778°N 97.61306°W / 38.62778; -97.61306 (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
CensusPop.Note%±
202064—
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. ^ a b c d e "Bridgeport, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ 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.
  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. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  9. ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  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