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Bridgewater

Iowa · 148 residents · 0.288 sq mi
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Bridgewater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,500. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $44,000. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148
−17%since 2000
from 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
514 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
−5%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1041291541792041990201020202024Bridgewater
2024124
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,423
+46%since 2000
from $18,780 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
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

Median home value
$44,000
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
0.9
+90%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.9%(15)
Diversity Score
10
+610%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+82%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+18.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgewater, Iowa?

Bridgewater, Iowa has about 148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgewater, Iowa?

The typical household in Bridgewater, Iowa earns about $48,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgewater, Iowa expensive?

In Bridgewater, Iowa, the median home is worth about $44,000, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgewater, Iowa?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgewater, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgewater, Iowa?

About 15.0% of people in Bridgewater, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgewater, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgewater, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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