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Bridgewater

South Dakota · 492 residents · 1.125 sq mi
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Bridgewater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,583. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. Median home value is $55,900. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
492
−19%since 2000
from 607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
437 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+12%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3073944815676541990201020202024Bridgewater
2024451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,583
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,765 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,819
+19%since 2000
from $15,855 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$329
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+35%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(588)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(11)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(476)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other2.3%(11)
Diversity Score11.7%(57)
Diversity Score
12
+120%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgewater, South Dakota?

Bridgewater, South Dakota has about 492 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bridgewater, South Dakota?

The typical household in Bridgewater, South Dakota earns about $34,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgewater, South Dakota expensive?

In Bridgewater, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $55,900, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgewater, South Dakota?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgewater, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgewater, South Dakota?

About 11.4% of people in Bridgewater, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bridgewater, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bridgewater, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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