Bridge City, Louisiana facts for kids
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Bridge City, Louisiana
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Census-designated place
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 Bridge City, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.24 sq mi (13.58 km2) |
| • Land | 4.18 sq mi (10.83 km2) |
| • Water | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,219 |
| • Density | 1,727.03/sq mi (666.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
70094
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| Area code(s) | 504 |
| FIPS code | 22-09480 |
Bridge City is a small community in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
This community was started in the 1930s. It grew around the time the famous Huey P. Long Bridge was being built over the Mississippi River. Bridge City is located on the south side of the river, often called the "West Bank." It's also part of the larger New Orleans metropolitan area.
In 2020, about 7,219 people lived in Bridge City.
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Exploring Bridge City's Location
Bridge City is found on the eastern side of Jefferson Parish. It's located at 29°55′26″N 90°9′58″W / 29.92389°N 90.16611°W.
Across the Mississippi River to the northeast is the big city of New Orleans. All of Bridge City's other neighbors are also in Jefferson Parish. These include Avondale to the southwest and Westwego to the southeast.
The Huey P. Long Bridge carries US 90 and connects Bridge City to areas across the river. Downtown New Orleans is about 10 miles (16 km) northeast.
Land and Water Areas
According to the United States Census Bureau, Bridge City covers a total area of about 5.24 square miles (13.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 4.18 square miles (10.8 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.06 square miles (2.8 square kilometers), is water.
Bridge City is also home to the Avondale Shipyard, a large industrial area.
People of Bridge City
The number of people living in Bridge City changes over time. In 2010, there were 7,706 residents. By 2020, the population was 7,219.
Bridge City is a diverse community. In 2020, the people living there included:
- 43.33% Black or African American
- 27.46% White (not Hispanic)
- 23.22% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
- 2.49% Asian
- 0.44% Native American
- 0.03% Pacific Islander
- 3.03% people of two or more races or some other race
Fun Events in Bridge City
Bridge City is famous for hosting Louisiana's yearly Gumbo Festival. This festival celebrates the delicious traditional Louisiana dish called gumbo.
Schools in Bridge City
Public schools in the Bridge City area are managed by the Jefferson Parish Public School System.
Most students in Bridge City attend Gilbert PreK-8 School in Avondale. A smaller part of the community goes to Isaac Joseph Elementary School in Westwego. For high school, students attend L.W. Higgins High School in Marrero.
There used to be a school in Bridge City called Mildred S. Harris Elementary School. It was founded in 1952 and closed in 2023.
See also
In Spanish: Bridge City (Luisiana) para niños
