Bridgeport, Kansas

Bridgeport is a census-designated place (CDP) in Smoky View Township, Saline County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 64. It is located south of Salina, along K-4 near Interstate 135.

Bridgeport is a part of the Salina micropolitan area.

History
A post office was opened in Bridgeport in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1976.

Two railroads previously ran through Bridgeport, but were later abandoned.

Geography
The Smoky Hill River flows through the community. Its elevation is 1,302 feet (397 m), and it is located at 38.62778°N, -97.61306°W (38.6277833, -97.6130924).

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.

Demographics
The 2020 United States census counted 64 people, 31 households, and 18 families in Bridgeport. The population density was 307.7 per square mile (118.8/km$2$). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 149.0 per square mile (57.5/km$2$). 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.

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. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.

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. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.5 males.

Education
The community is served by Southeast of Saline USD 306 public school district.