Bridgeport, Alabama

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Bridgeport, Alabama
settlement_type = City


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map_caption = Location in Jackson County and the state of Alabama


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Alabama
subdivision_name2 = Jackson
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area_total_km2 = 8.4
area_total_sq_mi = 3.2
area_land_km2 = 8.1
area_land_sq_mi = 3.1
area_water_km2 = 0.3
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1
elevation_ft = 673
elevation_m = 205
population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 2728
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population_density_km2 = 324.8
population_density_sq_mi = 852.5
timezone = Central (CST)
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latd = 34 |latm = 56 |lats = 50 |latNS = N
longd = 85 |longm = 43 |longs = 8 |longEW = W
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 35740
area_code = 256
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 01-09328
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Bridgeport is a small city in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. At the time of 2000 census the population was 2,728. Bridgeport is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area.

Because of its location on both a rail line and the Tennessee River, Bridgeport was strategic during the American Civil War. It was the site of a major skirmish on August 26, 1862, and numerous other small actions took place in the area. In the latter part of the war, Bridgeport was the site of a major shipyard building gunboats and transports for the Union navy.

Geography

Bridgeport is located at coor dms|34|56|50|N|85|43|8|W|city (34.947303, -85.718966)GR|1.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.4 km²), of which, 3.1 square miles (8.1 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (4.00%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,728 people, 1,159 households, and 793 families residing in the city. The population density was 875.4 people per square mile (337.6/km²). There were 1,290 housing units at an average density of 414.0/sq mi (159.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.76% White, 8.03% Black or African American, 1.43% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 2.31% from two or more races. 1.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,159 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,981, and the median income for a family was $33,712. Males had a median income of $30,685 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,779. About 9.5% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 23.8% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.southernhistory.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6878&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 Military reports of the 1862 skirmish]
* [http://www.siegeatbridgeport.com/ Siege at Bridgeport re-enactment site]