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Bridgewater

Connecticut · 133 residents · 0.272 sq mi
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Bridgewater is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $171,250. Population has fallen 18% since 2021, a loss of 30 residents. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $541,700. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 114% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

133
−18%vs 2021
vs 163 in 2021
2020 – 2024
489 / sq mi
−18%vs 2021
vs 599 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
57.7
−1%vs 2021
vs 58.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
12713714715616620202024Bridgewater
2024130
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$171,250
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $168,750 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$68,896
−2%vs 2021
vs $70,111 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.1%
+7.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services36%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Public administration18%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$541,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $484,600 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
70.4%
−18.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.5% in 2021
29.6% rent
3.2
+10%vs 2021
vs 2.9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.9%(44)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.4%(13)
Diversity Score34.7%(46)
35
+29%vs 2021
vs 27 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

67.4%
+6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.2% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
22.5%
−8.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

50.8 min
+102%vs 2021
vs 25.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
69.0%
−15.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.5% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
75.2%
+9.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
56.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

40.9%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.8% in 2021
59.1%
−4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.2% in 2021
3.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
3.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Bridgewater, Connecticut?

Bridgewater, Connecticut has about 133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgewater, Connecticut?

The typical household in Bridgewater, Connecticut earns about $171,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgewater, Connecticut expensive?

In Bridgewater, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $541,700.

How educated are people in Bridgewater, Connecticut?

About 67.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgewater, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgewater, Connecticut?

About 0.0% of people in Bridgewater, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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