Bridgewater Town, MA Demographics

A map of Bridgewater Town's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	22,395	23,289	78.7%	81.3%
Black	2,225	1,977	7.8%	6.9%
Hispanic	1,500	1,267	5.3%	4.4%
Multiracial	1,034	1,238	3.6%	4.3%
Asian	893	539	3.1%	1.9%
Native American/Other	424	323	1.5%	1.1%

Bridgewater Town, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 28,471, a less than 1% change from the 28,633 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.7% White, 7.8% Black, 5.3% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 3.1% Asian, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bridgewater Town, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bridgewater Town has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bridgewater Town, that probability was 32.9% in 2020 and 37.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bridgewater Town is ranked the 57th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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 Town was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bridgewater Town's White Population

22,395 residents of Bridgewater Town, or 78.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bridgewater Town is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Bridgewater Town ranks 155th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgewater Town's White population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Bridgewater Town's population has decreased from 81.3% to 78.7%.

Bridgewater Town is more White than neighboring Raynham Center (67.4% White), Brockton (26.8% White), and Taunton (70.3% White). Bridgewater Town is less White than neighboring Middleborough Center (85.1% White), and North Lakeville (93.2% White).

Bridgewater Town's Black Population

2,225 residents of Bridgewater Town, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bridgewater Town is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Bridgewater Town ranks 21st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgewater Town's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Black residents' share of Bridgewater Town's population has increased from 6.9% to 7.8%.

Bridgewater Town is more Black than neighboring Middleborough Center (0.7% Black), North Lakeville (0.3% Black), and Taunton (7.7% Black). Bridgewater Town is less Black than neighboring Brockton (33.5% Black).

Bridgewater Town's Asian Population

893 residents of Bridgewater Town, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bridgewater Town is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Bridgewater Town ranks 114th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgewater Town's Asian population has grown by an estimated 65.7%. Asian residents' share of Bridgewater Town's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.1%.

Bridgewater Town is more Asian than neighboring Middleborough Center (1.7% Asian), North Lakeville (1.2% Asian), Brockton (2.4% Asian), and Taunton (1.9% Asian). Bridgewater Town is less Asian than neighboring Raynham Center (4.2% Asian).

Bridgewater Town's Hispanic Population

1,500 residents of Bridgewater Town, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bridgewater Town is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Bridgewater Town ranks 118th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgewater Town's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Bridgewater Town's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.3%.

Bridgewater Town is more Hispanic than neighboring Raynham Center (4.4% Hispanic), and North Lakeville (1.2% Hispanic). Bridgewater Town is less Hispanic than neighboring Middleborough Center (8.1% Hispanic), Brockton (12.6% Hispanic), and Taunton (9% Hispanic).

Bridgewater Town's Native American/Other Population

424 residents of Bridgewater Town, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bridgewater Town is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Bridgewater Town ranks 79th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgewater Town's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bridgewater Town's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Bridgewater Town is more Native American/Other than neighboring Taunton (1.4% Native American/Other). Bridgewater Town is less Native American/Other than neighboring Raynham Center (8.7% Native American/Other), Middleborough Center (3.3% Native American/Other), North Lakeville (2.6% Native American/Other), and Brockton (7.5% Native American/Other).

Bridgewater Town's Multiracial Population

1,034 residents of Bridgewater Town, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bridgewater Town is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bridgewater Town ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bridgewater Town's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Bridgewater Town's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.6%.

Bridgewater Town is more Multiracial than neighboring Middleborough Center (1% Multiracial), and North Lakeville (1.4% Multiracial). Bridgewater Town is less Multiracial than neighboring Raynham Center (7.4% Multiracial), Brockton (17.1% Multiracial), and Taunton (9.7% 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.