Bridgeport, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bridgeport, Kansas
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Location within Saline County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Saline |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
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| • Total | 64 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67416
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-08450 |
| GNIS ID | 476951 |
Bridgeport is a small community in Saline County, Kansas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau counts as a separate place for population statistics.
In 2020, 64 people lived in Bridgeport. It is located south of Salina, Kansas. You can find it along K-4 near Interstate 135. Bridgeport is also part of the larger Salina micropolitan area. A micropolitan area is a small city or town and its surrounding communities.
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History of Bridgeport
Bridgeport has a simple but interesting history. A post office was opened here in 1879. This office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It stayed open until 1976, when it closed down.
Long ago, two different railroad lines ran through Bridgeport. These railroads were important for travel and moving goods. However, over time, they were no longer used and were eventually abandoned.
Geography and Climate
Bridgeport is located in a pretty area of Kansas. The Smoky Hill River flows right through the community. This river is a natural feature of the landscape.
The land in Bridgeport is about 1,302 feet (397 meters) above sea level. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 38°37′40″N 97°36′47″W / 38.62778°N 97.61306°W.
Bridgeport's Weather Patterns
The weather in Bridgeport changes with the seasons. Summers are usually hot and humid. This means the air can feel sticky and warm. Winters are generally mild to cool, not too harsh.
Bridgeport has what is called a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often found in areas with warm, moist air. On climate maps, it is shown as "Cfa."
Population and People
The 2020 United States census helps us understand who lives in Bridgeport. It counted 64 people living there. These people lived in 31 different homes, and 18 of those were families.
The community is mostly made up of white or European American people. About 96.88% of the residents are white. A small number, about 3.12%, are from two or more races. There were no Hispanic or Latino residents counted in 2020.
Who Lives in Bridgeport?
The census also tells us about the types of households.
- About 35.5% of homes had children under 18 years old.
- More than half, 51.6%, were married couples living together.
- About 19.4% had a female head of household without a spouse.
- About 35.5% of homes were people living alone.
- About 9.7% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Bridgeport was 38.5 years old.
- About 23.4% of the people were under 18.
- About 9.4% were between 18 and 24.
- About 25.0% were between 25 and 44.
- About 35.9% were between 45 and 64.
- About 6.2% were 65 years or older.
For every 100 females, there were 100 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and older, there were about 81.5 males.
Education for Students
Children in Bridgeport attend schools in the Southeast of Saline USD 306 public school district. This district provides education for students in the community.
