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Bridgewater, Connecticut
Bridgewater, town, in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Bridgewater had 1,677 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,662 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,658 (±196). GEOID 0919008210.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,677
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,662 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,658 ±196
Median household income
$159,365
±$5,366 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$693,000
±$75,168 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,467
±$233 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Bridgewater and what county is it in?
Bridgewater is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 16.4 square miles of land, 101 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Bridgewater: Bridgewater (CDP, 133 in 2020).
Bridgewater is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Bridgewater is the same area as Census Tract 2501 of Western Connecticut Planning Region: the tract's figures are Bridgewater's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bridgewater, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,677 people lived in Bridgewater on July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,662 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,658 (±196).
| Measure | Bridgewater | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,658±196 | 627,071 | – |
| Households | 709±103 | 235,379 | – |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.13 | 2.63 | – |
| Housing units | 866±105 | 251,530 | – |
Bridgewater's population since 2000
From 1,824 in 2000 to 1,677 in 2025: down 8.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bridgewater as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bridgewater?
The median resident of Bridgewater is 55.9 years old; 14.4% are under 18 and 37.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.6%. 8.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bridgewater | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.9±4.4 | 41.5 | – |
| Under 18 years | 14.4%±2.7 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 37.0%±7.1 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 50.2%±2.9 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0%±1.7 pts | 20.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.0%±4.0 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±2.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±2.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.6%±2.7 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.3%±3.2 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±5.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9%±4.5 pts | 9.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.7%±0.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.7%±0.9 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 59.3%±4.7 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.8%±4.9 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.6%±2.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±1.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bridgewater earn?
Half of Bridgewater's 709 households earn less than $159,365 a year (±$5,366), against $128,188 in Western Connecticut Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bridgewater | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $159,365±$5,366 | $128,188 | – |
| Mean household income | $226,111±$25,594 | $214,668 | – |
| Per capita income | $94,705±$9,500 | $82,266 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 3.0%±1.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±16.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.3%±1.2 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.1%±2.1 pts | 94.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bridgewater?
Owners occupy 92.1% of Bridgewater's occupied homes and renters 7.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $693,000 by its owner (±$75,168). The median renter pays $1,467 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Bridgewater | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $693,000±$75,168 | $652,900 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,467±$233 | $2,110 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.1%±27.8 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,098±$239 | $3,494 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.1%±3.2 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.9%±3.2 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Housing units | 866±105 | 251,530 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±45.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 98.2%±1.2 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±4.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±4.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.1%±5.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1%±1.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bridgewater building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Bridgewater in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bridgewater work and get to work?
63.8% of Bridgewater's workers drive alone and 25.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes.
| Measure | Bridgewater | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.2%±8.1 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±2.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 63.8%±5.7 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7%±2.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0%±1.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.4%±1.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.2%±5.1 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min±4.8 | 30.8 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bridgewater?
1 census tract lies mostly in Bridgewater (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2501Western Connecticut Planning Region | 1,658 | $159,365 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bridgewater) · Census block assignment files
How does Bridgewater compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bridgewater is the 5,531st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 135th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Bridgewater ranks 50th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 135th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 123rd | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 283rd | 303 |
| Median household income | 50th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 37th | 303 |
| Median home value | 43rd | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 133rd | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 186th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69th | 297 |
| Median age | 17th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 34th | 300 |
| Work from home | 63rd | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 109th | 302 |
Bridgewater's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Bridgewater with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bridgewater?
18 of the 57 figures for Bridgewater on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bridgewater are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.