Bridgewater town is located in Aroostook County Maine. Bridgewater town has a 2024 population of 527. Bridgewater town is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 528 in 2020.
The average household income in Bridgewater town is $68,793 with a poverty rate of 13.15%. The median age in Bridgewater town is 49.8 years: 46.5 years for males, and 60.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridgewater town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 444 | 91.55% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 4.33% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 7 | 1.44% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 244 | 1.99 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 116 | 1.23 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 98 | 2.74 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Male | 28 | 2.32 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Female | 2 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
2.65
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
81.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 13.09% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 12.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45 | 12.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 3.9% |
| High School Graduate | 118 | 32.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 3.06% |
| Some College | 80 | 22.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 327 | 282 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 15 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $151,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,167 | $0 | $30,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,375 | $31,250 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $37,375 | $44,375 | $25,625 |
| Some College | $28,214 | $35,893 | $18,295 |
$37,375
Average Earnings
$44,375
Average Male
$25,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.53% of Bridgewater town residents speak only English, while 3.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 433 | 37 | 8.55% |
| Multiple | 21 | 21 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 5 | 35.71% |
13.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.26%
Male Poverty Rate
18.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridgewater town is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridgewater town is White, with 8.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.41% |
| High School | 19.49% |
| Some College | 18.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,750 | $96,193 |
| Households | $53,000 | $68,793 |
| Married Families | $85,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,313 | $37,753 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
45
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 9.97% |
| Native American | 7 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.46%
Born in Bridgewater town
96.29%
Native Born
3.71%
Foreign Born
1.44%
Non Citizen
2.27%
Naturalized
96.29% of Bridgewater town residents were born in the United States, with 55.46% having been born in Maine. 1.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 522 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 523 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 524 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 525 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 526 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 527 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 528 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 529 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2021 | 528 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 528 | -35 | -6.22% |
| 2019 | 563 | -2 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 565 | -5 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 570 | -5 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 575 | -6 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 581 | -7 | -1.19% |
| 2014 | 588 | -5 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 593 | -6 | -1% |
| 2012 | 599 | -5 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 604 | -4 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 608 | 0 | 0% |