Bridgewater is a city located in McCook County South Dakota. Bridgewater has a 2024 population of 506. Bridgewater is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -0.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 508 in 2020.
The average household income in Bridgewater is $51,003 with a poverty rate of 11.65%. The median age in Bridgewater is 42.6 years: 45.3 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridgewater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 421 | 92.32% |
| Other race | 19 | 4.17% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 2.85% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.66% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 214 | 1.93 | 78 | 22 |
| Non Family | 129 | 1.04 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Married | 59 | 2.78 | 98.3 | 1.7 |
| Female | 19 | 4.84 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 7 | 3.14 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
3.25
Average Family Size
1.93
Average Household Size
78.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 1.28% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 17.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 15.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 0.96% |
| High School Graduate | 131 | 41.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 8.33% |
| Some College | 44 | 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 | 290 | 275 | 47 |
| Other Race | 19 | 4 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 4 | 4 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 21.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,750 | $58,333 | $43,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $46,667 | $21,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,219 | $51,000 | $35,893 |
| Some College | $48,750 | $66,750 | $32,000 |
$39,219
Average Earnings
$51,000
Average Male
$35,893
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.28% of Bridgewater residents speak only English, while 5.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 377 | 38 | 10.08% |
| Multiple | 13 | 10 | 76.92% |
11.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.88%
Male Poverty Rate
12.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridgewater is Multiple, with 76.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridgewater is White, with 10.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.95% |
| High School | 11.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 1.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,625 | $73,793 |
| Households | $38,500 | $51,003 |
| Married Families | $82,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,856 | $34,560 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 8.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
65.13%
Born in Bridgewater
95.83%
Native Born
4.17%
Foreign Born
4.17%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.83% of Bridgewater residents were born in the United States, with 65.13% having been born in South Dakota. 4.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 505 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 505 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 505 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 506 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 506 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 506 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 507 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 508 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 508 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 508 | 50 | 10.92% |
| 2019 | 458 | -6 | -1.29% |
| 2018 | 464 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 465 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 466 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 467 | -11 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 478 | -7 | -1.44% |
| 2013 | 485 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 484 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 485 | -6 | -1.22% |
| 2010 | 491 | 0 | 0% |