Bridgetown, Mississippi facts for kids
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Bridgetown, Mississippi
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 Bridgetown, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Desoto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.89 km2) |
| • Land | 2.17 sq mi (5.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,281 |
| • Density | 1,051.64/sq mi (406.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38651
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586584 |
Bridgetown is a small community in Desoto County, Mississippi, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, even though it's not officially a city or town.
In 2010, Bridgetown had a population of 1,742 people. It is located about 6 miles (10 km) east of Nesbit. It is also about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south-southwest of Pleasant Hill.
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About Bridgetown
Bridgetown is located in the state of Mississippi. It is part of Desoto County. The community sits at an elevation of about 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level.
The total area of Bridgetown is about 2.27 square miles (5.89 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Population and People
What are Demographics?
Demographics is the study of a population. It looks at things like how many people live in an area, their ages, and other facts. This helps us understand how communities grow and change.
Population Growth
Bridgetown has seen its population grow over the years.
- In 2010, the population was 1,742 people.
- By 2020, the population had grown to 2,281 people.
This shows that more people are choosing to live in Bridgetown. The population density in 2020 was about 1,051 people per square mile (406 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space.
Location and Time Zone
Bridgetown is in the Central Time Zone (CST). This means that during standard time, it is 6 hours behind UTC. During Daylight Saving Time (CDT), it moves to 5 hours behind UTC.
The community uses the ZIP code 38651 for mail. Its area code for phone numbers is 662.
See also
- In Spanish: Bridgetown (Misisipi) para niños
