Bridgewater Center is a CDP located in Somerset County New Jersey. Bridgewater Center has a 2024 population of 7,124. Bridgewater Center is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 32.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,386 in 2020.
The average household income in Bridgewater Center is $198,646 with a poverty rate of 2.73%. The median age in Bridgewater Center is 41.7 years: 44.3 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridgewater Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,179 | 67.42% |
| Asian | 942 | 15.2% |
| Two or more races | 616 | 9.94% |
| Black or African American | 296 | 4.78% |
| Other race | 165 | 2.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,876 | 3.25 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Married | 1,435 | 3.59 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Non Family | 200 | 1.22 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Female | 187 | 2.77 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Male | 54 | 3.17 | 100 | 0 |
3.47
Average Family Size
3.25
Average Household Size
91.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 107 | 2.69% |
| Associates Degree | 307 | 7.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,284 | 32.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,151 | 28.96% |
| High School Graduate | 715 | 17.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 0.65% |
| Some College | 385 | 9.69% |
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 | 2,883 | 2,823 | 1,728 |
| Asian | 601 | 546 | 484 |
| 2+ Races | 246 | 236 | 108 |
| Hispanic | 218 | 200 | 59 |
| Black | 171 | 171 | 115 |
| Other Race | 50 | 42 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $116,250 | $130,750 | $95,781 |
| Graduate Degree | $119,659 | $162,898 | $93,929 |
| High School Graduate | $77,708 | $35,380 | $78,186 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $94,303 | $122,628 | $79,418 |
| Some College | $53,295 | $59,083 | $50,391 |
$94,303
Average Earnings
$122,628
Average Male
$79,418
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.71% of Bridgewater Center residents speak only English, while 24.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,155 | 120 | 2.89% |
| Black | 296 | 32 | 10.81% |
| Hispanic | 356 | 17 | 4.78% |
| Multiple | 616 | 7 | 1.14% |
2.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.64%
Male Poverty Rate
2.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridgewater Center is Black, with 10.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridgewater Center is Multiple, with 1.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.83% |
| Some College | 3.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 6.67% |
| Male Employed | 1.36% |
| Female Employed | 0.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $211,280 | $211,419 |
| Households | $201,250 | $198,646 |
| Married Families | $219,216 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,429 | $85,357 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.4%
Male Marriage Rate
64.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
118
Number of Veterans
118
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| World War II | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 67 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 4.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
66.23%
Born in Bridgewater Center
83.33%
Native Born
16.67%
Foreign Born
3.19%
Non Citizen
13.47%
Naturalized
83.33% of Bridgewater Center residents were born in the United States, with 66.23% having been born in New Jersey. 3.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,124 | 509 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 6,615 | 509 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 6,106 | 195 | 3.3% |
| 2021 | 5,911 | 525 | 9.75% |
| 2020 | 5,386 | 0 | 0% |