Bridgewater, Vermont facts for kids
Bridgewater is a small town located in Windsor County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 903 people lived here. Bridgewater is made up of a few smaller areas, like Bridgewater Village, Bridgewater Corners, West Bridgewater, and Bridgewater Center.
Quick facts for kids
Bridgewater, Vermont
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Bridgewater Fire and Rescue
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Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont.
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 Bridgewater, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Chartered | 1761 |
| Settled | 1779 |
| Organized | 1785 |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 49.5 sq mi (128.3 km2) |
| • Land | 49.4 sq mi (128.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
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| • Total | 903 |
| • Density | 18.229/sq mi (7.038/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-08275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462050 |
Exploring Bridgewater's Location
Bridgewater covers about 128 square kilometers (about 49.5 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.4 square kilometers, is water.
The Ottauquechee River flows right through the town. It runs from west to east. A main road, U.S. Route 4, follows this river. This road connects Bridgewater to other towns like Woodstock and White River Junction to the east. It also links to Rutland in the west.
Did you know the famous Appalachian Trail also goes through Bridgewater? This long hiking trail passes along the town's northern edge.
Who Lives in Bridgewater?
The number of people living in Bridgewater has changed over many years. In 1790, only 293 people lived here. The population grew to over 1,300 people by the 1830s and 1840s.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 293 | — | |
| 1800 | 781 | 166.6% | |
| 1810 | 1,125 | 44.0% | |
| 1820 | 1,125 | 0.0% | |
| 1830 | 1,311 | 16.5% | |
| 1840 | 1,363 | 4.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,311 | −3.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,292 | −1.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,141 | −11.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,084 | −5.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,124 | 3.7% | |
| 1900 | 972 | −13.5% | |
| 1910 | 874 | −10.1% | |
| 1920 | 808 | −7.6% | |
| 1930 | 741 | −8.3% | |
| 1940 | 895 | 20.8% | |
| 1950 | 903 | 0.9% | |
| 1960 | 776 | −14.1% | |
| 1970 | 783 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 867 | 10.7% | |
| 1990 | 895 | 3.2% | |
| 2000 | 980 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 936 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 903 | −3.5% | |
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According to the 2000 census, there were 980 people living in Bridgewater. Most people living in Bridgewater are White. A small number of people are Native American or Asian. Some people are from two or more racial backgrounds.
In 2000, about 23 out of every 100 people were under 18 years old. The average age in Bridgewater was 41 years. This means half the people were younger than 41, and half were older.
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Bridgewater Fire and Rescue
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Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont.
See also
In Spanish: Bridgewater (Vermont) para niños
