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Bridgewater

Massachusetts · 29,309 residents (2025 est.) · 27.241 sq mi
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Bridgewater is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,651. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $533,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,471
−1%since 2023
from 28,669 in 2023
2019 – 2025
Population density
1,045 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 1,052 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+1%since 2023
from 37.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:29,309 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2019 – 2024
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202428K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,651
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $112,482 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2019 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,657
Unchangedsince 2023
from $46,783 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.412 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$533,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $500,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2019 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,092
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,976 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+6%since 2023
from 4.5 in 2023
2019 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82%(23,512)
Black6.6%(1,901)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,048)
Asian3.1%(889)
Other4.6%(1,319)
Diversity Score39.8%(11,417)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(22,395)
Black7.8%(2,225)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,500)
Asian3.1%(893)
Other5.1%(1,458)
Diversity Score46.1%(13,125)
Diversity Score
46
+16%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2019 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
−1%since 2023
from 31.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
Female
48.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
Foreign born
9.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgewater, Massachusetts?

Bridgewater, Massachusetts has about 28,471 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgewater, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Bridgewater, Massachusetts earns about $112,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgewater, Massachusetts expensive?

In Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $533,100, and the typical rent is about $2,092 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgewater, Massachusetts?

About 39.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgewater, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgewater, Massachusetts?

About 4.8% of people in Bridgewater, Massachusetts 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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