Bridgewater Center, NJ Demographics

A map of Bridgewater Center's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,577	4,616	70.4%	75.9%
Asian	727	731	11.2%	12.0%
Multiracial	441	208	6.8%	3.4%
Black	365	112	5.6%	1.8%
Hispanic	363	389	5.6%	6.4%
Native American/Other	32	26	0.5%	0.4%

Bridgewater Center, New Jersey has an estimated population of 6,505, an increase from the 6,082 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.4% White, 11.2% Asian, 6.8% Multiracial, 5.6% Black, 5.6% Hispanic, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bridgewater Center, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bridgewater Center has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bridgewater Center, that probability was 40.4% in 2020 and 48.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bridgewater Center is ranked the 243rd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bridgewater Center was ranked the 259th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bridgewater Center's White Population

4,577 residents of Bridgewater Center, or 70.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bridgewater Center is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Bridgewater Center ranks 345th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgewater Center's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Bridgewater Center's population has decreased from 75.9% to 70.4%.

Bridgewater Center is more White than neighboring Green Knoll (63.6% White), Raritan (47% White), Bradley Gardens (47.4% White), and Somerville (51.8% White). Bridgewater Center is less White than neighboring Pluckemin (94.5% White).

Bridgewater Center's Black Population

365 residents of Bridgewater Center, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bridgewater Center is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Bridgewater Center ranks 468th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgewater Center's Black population has grown by an estimated 225.9%. Black residents' share of Bridgewater Center's population has increased from 1.8% to 5.6%.

Bridgewater Center is more Black than neighboring Green Knoll (4.9% Black), Raritan (4% Black), Bradley Gardens (1.3% Black), and Pluckemin (0.2% Black). Bridgewater Center is less Black than neighboring Somerville (11.3% Black).

Bridgewater Center's Asian Population

727 residents of Bridgewater Center, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bridgewater Center is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Bridgewater Center ranks 119th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgewater Center's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Bridgewater Center's population has decreased from 12.0% to 11.2%.

Bridgewater Center is more Asian than neighboring Pluckemin (1.6% Asian), and Somerville (10.8% Asian). Bridgewater Center is less Asian than neighboring Green Knoll (21.7% Asian), Raritan (21.7% Asian), and Bradley Gardens (38.3% Asian).

Bridgewater Center's Hispanic Population

363 residents of Bridgewater Center, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bridgewater Center is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Bridgewater Center ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgewater Center's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Bridgewater Center's population has decreased from 6.4% to 5.6%.

Bridgewater Center is more Hispanic than neighboring Pluckemin (3.7% Hispanic). Bridgewater Center is less Hispanic than neighboring Green Knoll (6.2% Hispanic), Raritan (21.7% Hispanic), Bradley Gardens (8.6% Hispanic), and Somerville (21.1% Hispanic).

Bridgewater Center's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Bridgewater Center, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bridgewater Center is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Bridgewater Center ranks 474th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgewater Center's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bridgewater Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Bridgewater Center is more Native American/Other than neighboring Raritan (0.3% Native American/Other), and Pluckemin (0% Native American/Other). Bridgewater Center is less Native American/Other than neighboring Green Knoll (1.3% Native American/Other), Bradley Gardens (1.7% Native American/Other), and Somerville (0.6% Native American/Other).

Bridgewater Center's Multiracial Population

441 residents of Bridgewater Center, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bridgewater Center is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Bridgewater Center ranks 287th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgewater Center's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 112.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bridgewater Center's population has increased from 3.4% to 6.8%.

Bridgewater Center is more Multiracial than neighboring Green Knoll (2.4% Multiracial), Raritan (5.4% Multiracial), Bradley Gardens (2.7% Multiracial), Pluckemin (0% Multiracial), and Somerville (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.