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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bridgewater

Virginia · 3,904 residents · 2.521 sq mi
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Bridgewater has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,833. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 1,299 residents. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $88,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,904
−25%vs 2000
vs 5,203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,549 / sq mi
−25%vs 2000
vs 2,064 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Bridgewater
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,833
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,038 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,544
−31%vs 2000
vs $18,215 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$88,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $125,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$410
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $555 in 2000
US average: $450
68.4%
+5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.9% in 2000
31.6% rent
3.1
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(4,849)
Black2.4%(123)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(160)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(735)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(3,814)
Black1.1%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(47)
Asian1%(40)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score8.5%(331)
8
−40%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.4%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bridgewater, Virginia?

Bridgewater, Virginia has about 3,904 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Bridgewater, Virginia?

The typical household in Bridgewater, Virginia earns about $28,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bridgewater, Virginia expensive?

In Bridgewater, Virginia, the median home is worth about $88,100, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Bridgewater, Virginia?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bridgewater, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bridgewater, Virginia?

About 6.2% of people in Bridgewater, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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