Bridgewater, Maine facts for kids
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Bridgewater
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Location of Bridgewater, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.97 sq mi (100.93 km2) |
| • Land | 38.80 sq mi (100.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 532 |
| • Density | 14/sq mi (5.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04735
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-07065 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582367 |
Bridgewater is a small town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 532 people lived there.
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Geography of Bridgewater
Bridgewater is a town in Maine, USA. It covers about 38.97 square miles (100.93 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Bridgewater's Climate
Bridgewater has a climate with big changes between seasons. Summers are warm or hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate.
People of Bridgewater
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 491 | — | |
| 1870 | 605 | 23.2% | |
| 1880 | 722 | 19.3% | |
| 1890 | 946 | 31.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,179 | 24.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,238 | 5.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,212 | −2.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,235 | 1.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,267 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,279 | 0.9% | |
| 1960 | 999 | −21.9% | |
| 1970 | 895 | −10.4% | |
| 1980 | 742 | −17.1% | |
| 1990 | 647 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 612 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 610 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 532 | −12.8% | |
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The number of people living in Bridgewater has changed over time. The town's population was 610 people in 2010. This means about 15.7 people lived in each square mile.
Most people living in Bridgewater are White (96.7%). A small number are Native American or Asian. About 1.1% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, there were 263 households in Bridgewater. A household is a group of people living together. About 25.9% of these households had children under 18. Many households (55.5%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Bridgewater was 46.7 years old. About 22.5% of residents were under 18. Almost 20% were 65 years or older. The town had an equal number of males and females.
History of Bridgewater
The State of Maine became its own state in 1820, separating from Massachusetts. That's when the name Bridgewater was first used for this area.
Before that, in 1803, the land was divided into sections. These sections were used to help fund public academies (schools) in Portland and Bridgewater. The town of Bridgewater was officially formed on March 2, 1858.
Famous People from Bridgewater
- Jim Gerritsen is an organic potato farmer. He is known for his work against GMOs.
- Frank M. Hume was a military officer. He led the 103rd Infantry during World War I.
- Amber E. Robinson (1867-1961) was a teacher, poet, and reporter. She worked to make society better.
- Gerald Evan Williams was an Air Force officer during World War II.
Places to Visit
- Bridgewater Town Hall and Jail is an interesting building in town.
See also
In Spanish: Bridgewater (Maine) para niños
