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Bridgewater

South Dakota · 511 residents · 1.125 sq mi
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Bridgewater has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,500. With a median age of 45.7, 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 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
511
−16%since 2000
from 607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
454 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+6%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3073944815676541990201020202024Bridgewater
2024451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,765 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,563
+86%since 2000
from $15,855 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services9.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(430)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(10)
Diversity Score26.6%(136)
Diversity Score
27
+401%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bridgewater, South Dakota?

Bridgewater, South Dakota has about 511 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bridgewater, South Dakota earns about $50,625 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 $55,500.

How educated are people in Bridgewater, South Dakota?

About 16.3% 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 16.5% 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 34 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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