Bridgeport, Alabama
Bridgeport: City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States
About
Bridgeport is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,418. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,272 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Bridgeport
| Population | 2,272 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Postal code | 35740 |
| Phone Area Codes | 256 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.84% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.16% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.9476,-85.7144 |
| Altitude | 673 feet / 205 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1852 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:59:05 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -6.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Bridgeport is located at 34°56'51"N 85°42'52"W (34.9475800, -85.7144200).
Bridgeport map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Bridgeport decreased by 6.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,728 | - | census |
| 2010 | 2,418 | -12.82% | census |
| 2011 | 2,421 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,408 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,396 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,372 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,349 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,333 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,321 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,305 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,297 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,272 | -1.1% | estimation process |
People born in Bridgeport (2)
People born in Bridgeport, including gridiron football player Rex Kilpatrick, painter Frances Lee Turner, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bridgeport, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139393 | Covenant College | Lookout Mountain (GA) | 30750-4164 |
Closest post offices linked to Bridgeport.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgepor Post Office | Bridgeport (AL) | 35740 |
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Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsboro | 14,372 | City in Alabama |
| Stevenson | 1,896 | City in Alabama |
| Hollywood | 982 | City in Alabama |
| Skyline | 835 | Human settlement in Jackson County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Woodville | 719 | Town in Alabama, USA |
| Pisgah | 687 | Town |
| Hytop | 412 | Town in Jackson County, Alabama, United States |
| Pleasant Groves | 404 | Town |
| Dutton | 307 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Langston | 262 | Town in Alabama, USA |
| Paint Rock | 196 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Bridgeport distances to largest Alabama cities