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Bridgewater

Pennsylvania · 745 residents · 0.623 sq mi
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Bridgewater has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,269. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,000. With a median age of 47.6, 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 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
745
+1%since 2000
from 739 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,196 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+14%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6317007698389071990201020202024Bridgewater
2024789
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,269
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,518
+65%since 2000
from $19,695 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+38%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(657)
Black8.8%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.9%(162)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(612)
Black5.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(17)
Asian2.4%(18)
Other1.2%(9)
Diversity Score28.2%(210)
Diversity Score
28
+29%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania?

Bridgewater, Pennsylvania has about 745 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania earns about $53,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgewater, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bridgewater, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $155,000, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania?

About 9.5% of people in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgewater, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgewater, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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