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Bridgewater

New York · 516 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 $44,773. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,500. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
516
−11%since 2000
from 579 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
531 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+27%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3954545145736321990201020202024Bridgewater
2024543
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,773
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,788 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,390
+65%since 2000
from $12,995 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information33.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+60%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(456)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other2.7%(14)
Diversity Score13%(67)
Diversity Score
13
+103%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.6%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.1%
−53.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgewater, New York?

Bridgewater, New York has about 516 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bridgewater, New York earns about $44,773 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 $71,500, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgewater, New York?

About 7.0% 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 22.2% 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 43 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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