Bridgewater is a town located in Rockingham County Virginia. Bridgewater has a 2024 population of 6,821. Bridgewater is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 3.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,595 in 2020.
The average household income in Bridgewater is $89,967 with a poverty rate of 9.52%. The median age in Bridgewater is 32.1 years: 32.8 years for males, and 32 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bridgewater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,940 | 90.34% |
| Other race | 271 | 4.12% |
| Black or African American | 183 | 2.78% |
| Two or more races | 145 | 2.21% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.06% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,214 | 2.24 | 59 | 41 |
| Married | 1,105 | 3.06 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Non Family | 1,007 | 1.18 | 42 | 58 |
| Female | 91 | 4.08 | 15.4 | 84.6 |
| Male | 11 | 2.27 | 100 | 0 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
59.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 2.61% |
| Associates Degree | 158 | 4.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,130 | 30.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 731 | 19.87% |
| High School Graduate | 791 | 21.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 0.68% |
| Some College | 747 | 20.31% |
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 | 3,466 | 3,368 | 1,784 |
| Hispanic | 181 | 158 | 62 |
| Other Race | 82 | 78 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 31 | 24 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 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 other race people with a rate of 64.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,096 | $55,313 | $39,655 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,239 | $87,961 | $78,859 |
| High School Graduate | $29,477 | $0 | $32,630 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,560 | $47,078 | $35,864 |
| Some College | $35,705 | $66,696 | $0 |
$42,560
Average Earnings
$47,078
Average Male
$35,864
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.64% of Bridgewater residents speak only English, while 13.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,498 | 473 | 10.52% |
9.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.84%
Male Poverty Rate
8.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bridgewater is White, with 10.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bridgewater is White, with 10.52% 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 27.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 19.91% |
| High School | 7.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 71.79% |
| Female Employed | 10.25% |
| Male Employed | 9.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,566 | $124,084 |
| Households | $72,051 | $89,967 |
| Married Families | $100,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,953 | $47,531 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
383
Number of Veterans
281
Male Veterans
102
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 129 |
| Vietnam | 126 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| World War II | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 183 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 383 | 7.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
55.91%
Born in Bridgewater
90.98%
Native Born
9.02%
Foreign Born
3.35%
Non Citizen
5.67%
Naturalized
90.98% of Bridgewater residents were born in the United States, with 55.91% having been born in Virginia. 3.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,105 | 57 | 0.81% |
| 2028 | 7,048 | 57 | 0.82% |
| 2027 | 6,991 | 56 | 0.81% |
| 2026 | 6,935 | 57 | 0.83% |
| 2025 | 6,878 | 57 | 0.84% |
| 2024 | 6,821 | 56 | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 6,765 | 70 | 1.05% |
| 2022 | 6,695 | 71 | 1.07% |
| 2021 | 6,624 | 29 | 0.44% |
| 2020 | 6,595 | 445 | 7.24% |
| 2019 | 6,150 | 46 | 0.75% |
| 2018 | 6,104 | 33 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 6,071 | 89 | 1.49% |
| 2016 | 5,982 | 148 | 2.54% |
| 2015 | 5,834 | -60 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 5,894 | 79 | 1.36% |
| 2013 | 5,815 | 84 | 1.47% |
| 2012 | 5,731 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2011 | 5,733 | 99 | 1.76% |
| 2010 | 5,634 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,203 | 1,285 | 32.8% |
| 1990 | 3,918 | 629 | 19.12% |
| 1980 | 3,289 | 461 | 16.3% |
| 1970 | 2,828 | -4,277 | -60.2% |