Bridgeport, Kansas

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Bridgeport, Kansas
CDP
Saline County Kansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Bridgeport Highlighted.svg
Location within Saline County and Kansas
Map of Saline Co, Ks, USA.png
Coordinates: 38°37′40″N97°36′47″W / 38.62778°N 97.61306°W / 38.62778; -97.61306 [1]
Country United States
State Kansas
County Saline
Elevation
[1]
1,303 ft (397 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  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.

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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″N97°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
2020 64
U.S. Decennial Census

Bridgeport is a part of the Salina micropolitan area.

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.

Transportation

The Union Pacific Railroad formerly provided passenger rail service along a route from Salina to McPherson. Bridgeport saw multiple daily passenger trains until at least 1929 with mixed train service until at least 1959. [13] [14] As of 2025, the nearest passenger rail station is located in Newton, where Amtrak's Southwest Chief stops once daily on a route from Chicago to Los Angeles. [15]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bridgeport, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. 1 2 "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. 1 2 3 4 5 "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.
  13. "UP 1929 Timetable" (PDF). Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  14. "UP 1959 Timetable" (PDF). Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  15. "Amtrak Southwest Chief" . Retrieved July 27, 2025.

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