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Bridgeport, Kansas
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. HistoryA 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. GeographyThe 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 (38.6277833, -97.6130924).[5] ClimateThe 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
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] EducationThe community is served by Southeast of Saline USD 306 public school district. References
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