Lake Bridgeport, Texas
Lake Bridgeport, Texas | |
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 Location of Lake Bridgeport, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 33°12′26″N 97°49′52″W / 33.20722°N 97.83111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wise |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 339 |
| • Density | 726/sq mi (280/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76426 |
| Area code | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-40450[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411599[2] |
Lake Bridgeport is a city in Wise County, Texas, United States. The population was 339 in 2020.[4]
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 square mile (1.2 km2), all land.[5]
Climate
[edit]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lake Bridgeport has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 271 | — | |
| 1990 | 322 | 18.8% | |
| 2000 | 372 | 15.5% | |
| 2010 | 340 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 339 | −0.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
2020 census
[edit]As of the 2020 census, Lake Bridgeport had a population of 339, 138 households, and 83 families residing in the city.[8]
The median age was 43.9 years, 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18, and 23.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older; for every 100 females there were 110.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 102.9 males age 18 and over.[8]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[9]
There were 138 households in Lake Bridgeport, of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them; 52.9% were married-couple households, 18.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 19.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8]
There were 211 housing units, of which 34.6% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 0.0%.[8]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 294 | 86.7% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 10 | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 47 | 13.9% |
Education
[edit]The city of Lake Bridgeport is served by the Bridgeport Independent School District.
References
[edit]- ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Bridgeport, Texas
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer Files 2016-Places-Texas". US Census. Archived from the original on August 1, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Lake Bridgeport, Texas
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
