Bridgewater Town city is located in Plymouth County Massachusetts. Bridgewater Town city has a 2024 population of 28,847. Bridgewater Town city is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 1.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,510 in 2020.
The average household income in Bridgewater Town city is $136,726 with a poverty rate of 4.89%. The median age in Bridgewater Town city is 37.4 years: 36.2 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridgewater Town city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,623 | 82.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,957 | 6.83% |
| Two or more races | 1,543 | 5.38% |
| Asian | 889 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 516 | 1.8% |
| Native American | 141 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,358 | 2.63 | 75 | 25 |
| Married | 5,332 | 3.23 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 2,466 | 1.32 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Female | 1,192 | 2.74 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Male | 368 | 2.19 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
75.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 839 | 4.42% |
| Associates Degree | 1,504 | 7.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,484 | 23.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,048 | 16.06% |
| High School Graduate | 6,172 | 32.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 261 | 1.37% |
| Some College | 2,676 | 14.1% |
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 | 16,039 | 15,297 | 6,210 |
| Black | 1,001 | 836 | 350 |
| 2+ Races | 892 | 767 | 324 |
| Hispanic | 644 | 541 | 196 |
| Asian | 615 | 608 | 525 |
| Other Race | 276 | 240 | 77 |
| Native American | 90 | 85 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,115 | $77,083 | $66,382 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,926 | $107,264 | $91,371 |
| High School Graduate | $44,638 | $45,160 | $44,393 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,957 | $56,563 | $21,065 |
| Overall | $68,737 | $70,890 | $67,325 |
| Some College | $71,103 | $83,347 | $58,750 |
$68,737
Average Earnings
$70,890
Average Male
$67,325
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.71% of Bridgewater Town city residents speak only English, while 10.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,670 | 874 | 4.23% |
| Hispanic | 799 | 176 | 22.03% |
| Multiple | 1,258 | 128 | 10.17% |
| Other | 409 | 125 | 30.56% |
| Black | 1,244 | 60 | 4.82% |
| Native | 121 | 16 | 13.22% |
4.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.39%
Male Poverty Rate
4.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridgewater Town city is Other, with 30.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridgewater Town city is White, with 4.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.01% |
| High School | 5.92% |
| Some College | 3.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.42% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.22% |
| Male Employed | 1.76% |
| Female Employed | 1.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $132,667 | $156,499 |
| Households | $112,482 | $136,726 |
| Married Families | $147,170 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,605 | $75,753 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,625
Number of Veterans
1,566
Male Veterans
59
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 594 |
| Second Gulf War | 492 |
| First Gulf War | 106 |
| World War II | 34 |
| Korea | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 409 |
| 18 to 34 | 343 |
| 75+ | 339 |
| 55 to 64 | 289 |
| 35 to 54 | 245 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,507 | 7.5% |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 8.53% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 2.54% |
| Black | 19 | 1.26% |
| Other Race | 4 | 0.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
78.59%
Born in Bridgewater Town city
91.89%
Native Born
8.11%
Foreign Born
2.86%
Non Citizen
5.25%
Naturalized
91.89% of Bridgewater Town city residents were born in the United States, with 78.59% having been born in Massachusetts. 2.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,992 | 29 | 0.1% |
| 2028 | 28,963 | 29 | 0.1% |
| 2027 | 28,934 | 29 | 0.1% |
| 2026 | 28,905 | 29 | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 28,876 | 29 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 28,847 | 29 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 28,818 | 29 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 28,789 | -95 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 28,884 | 374 | 1.31% |
| 2020 | 28,510 | 905 | 3.28% |
| 2019 | 27,605 | 270 | 0.99% |
| 2018 | 27,335 | 163 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 27,172 | -245 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 27,417 | -38 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 27,455 | -58 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 27,513 | 192 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 27,321 | 424 | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 26,897 | 69 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 26,828 | 117 | 0.44% |
| 2010 | 26,711 | 0 | 0% |