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Bridgewater

New York · 470 residents · 0.971 sq mi
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Bridgewater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,444. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 109 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $13,500. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

470
−19%since 2000
from 579 in 2000
1990 – 2024
484 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
35.7
+14%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3954545145736321990201020202024Bridgewater
2024543
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,444
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,788 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$14,177
+9%since 2000
from $12,995 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
31.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$13,500
−62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$690
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $853
31.7%
−45.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
23.5% rent
4.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
22.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
63.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
0.4
−61%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(559)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(447)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(14)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(44)
9
+47%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
64.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
25.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
9.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
10.4%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
51.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.5%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Bridgewater, New York?

Bridgewater, New York has about 470 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgewater, New York?

The typical household in Bridgewater, New York earns about $34,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgewater, New York expensive?

In Bridgewater, New York, the median home is worth about $13,500, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgewater, New York?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgewater, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgewater, New York?

About 31.2% of people in Bridgewater, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgewater, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgewater, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 89 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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