About Bridgeport
Set in the central part of Kansas, Bridgeport is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Bridgeport is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.21 square miles.
📰 Bridgeport News Today
- Man found shot dead on south Kansas City sidewalk; police seek tips KCTV · Apr 2
- Saginaw teen charged with shooting 25 shots at Bridgeport house with assault rifle MLive.com · Jun 17
- Allyn Dean Gillberg Obituary (1937 - 2026) - Lindsborg, KS - Lindsborg News Record Legacy obituary · Jul 28
- Arnold Orval Grant Obituary Salina Journal · May 19
- Beryl Gwen Wilson Obituary Jan 23, 2026 Park Lawn Funeral Homes · Jan 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bridgeport Unique
- One of 15 places in the US named Bridgeport — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.21 sq mi.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.21 sq mi
Coordinates38.6271, -97.6140