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Bridgewater

Massachusetts · 28,633 residents · 27.241 sq mi
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Bridgewater is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,747. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $380,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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

Total population
28,633
+4%since 2019
from 27,436 in 2019
2019 – 2025
Population density
1,051 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 1,007 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+8%since 2019
from 34.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2019 – 2024
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202428K
20192024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,747
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $95,675 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2019 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,630
+13%since 2019
from $34,047 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 63.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$380,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $358,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2019 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,658
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,597 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 71.6% in 2019
25.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+1%since 2019
from 3.8 in 2019
2019 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(22,905)
Black8%(2,185)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,075)
Asian2.1%(580)
Other2.5%(691)
Diversity Score36.8%(10,085)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(23,289)
Black6.9%(1,977)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,267)
Asian1.9%(539)
Other2.8%(804)
Diversity Score36.7%(10,514)
Diversity Score
37
Unchangedsince 2019
from 37 in 2019
2019 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 35.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
−2%since 2019
from 31.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 77.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 67.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 40.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Female
47.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgewater, Massachusetts?

Bridgewater, Massachusetts has about 28,633 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgewater, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Bridgewater, Massachusetts earns about $100,747 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 $380,700, and the typical rent is about $1,658 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgewater, Massachusetts?

About 38.6% 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 6.1% of people in Bridgewater, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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