Town · New Hampshire
Bridgewater, New Hampshire
Bridgewater, town, in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Bridgewater had 1,185 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,160 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,169 (±194). GEOID 3300907540.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,185
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,160 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,169 ±194
Median household income
$82,361
±$8,895 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$398,600
±$65,353 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,125
±$201 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Bridgewater and what county is it in?
Bridgewater is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It covers 21.5 square miles of land, 54 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bridgewater is in the Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VT micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
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 1,185 people lived in Bridgewater on July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, in line with New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 1,160 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,169 (±194).
| Measure | Bridgewater | Grafton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,169±194 | 92,120 | no clear change |
| Households | 508±75 | 37,107 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.27 | 2.29 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 850±112 | 51,920 | no clear change |
Bridgewater's population since 2000
From 974 in 2000 to 1,185 in 2025: up 21.7%. 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 58.3 years old; 10.8% are under 18 and 33.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.8%.
| Measure | Bridgewater | Grafton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.3±6.3 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 10.8%±4.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 33.1%±6.8 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Male | 49.9%±6.1 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8%±3.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.4%±3.5 pts | 87.5% | −5.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±1.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6%±2.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±2.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9%±4.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5%±5.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2%±3.5 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.8%±5.0 pts | 46.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.4%±4.0 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.8%±4.9 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.7%±4.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
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 508 households earn less than $82,361 a year (±$8,895), against $88,261 in Grafton County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $82,662 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bridgewater | Grafton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,361±$8,895 | $88,261 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $108,819±$19,945 | $125,563 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,968±$9,196 | $52,790 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9%±5.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.4%±28.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.7%±3.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.2%±6.3 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.4%±6.5 pts | 90.3% | – |
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 79.7% of Bridgewater's occupied homes and renters 20.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $398,600 by its owner (±$65,353). The median renter pays $1,125 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Bridgewater | Grafton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $398,600±$65,353 | $344,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,125±$201 | $1,301 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.2%±21.1 pts | 36.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,805±$242 | $2,070 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.7%±8.2 pts | 71.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.3%±8.2 pts | 28.7% | – |
| Housing units | 850±112 | 51,920 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.8%±13.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.5%±5.2 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.7%±4.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2%±2.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9%±1.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.8%±4.3 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1%±4.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
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 9 new housing units in Bridgewater in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 7.6 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
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?
78.5% of Bridgewater's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Bridgewater | Grafton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.6%±7.9 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±2.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.5%±6.9 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1%±3.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±2.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±3.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.0%±4.4 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.2 min±4.5 | 22.2 min | no clear change |
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 9612.02Grafton County | 1,432 | $78,036 |
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 New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bridgewater is the 6,955th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 166th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Bridgewater ranks 162nd of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 166th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 103rd | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 205th | 241 |
| Median household income | 162nd | 235 |
| Per capita income | 117th | 240 |
| Median home value | 94th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 158th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 36th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 151st | 239 |
| Median age | 10th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 125th | 241 |
| Work from home | 201st | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 88th | 241 |
Bridgewater's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, 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.