Bridgewater, Iowa facts for kids
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Bridgewater, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Adair |
| Township | Jackson |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
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| • Total | 148 |
| • Density | 513.89/sq mi (198.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50837
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-08425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393418 |
Bridgewater is a small city in Jackson Township, Adair County, Iowa, United States. It is located in the state of Iowa. The city was founded in 1885.
In 2020, the population of Bridgewater was 148 people. This number comes from the 2020 United States Census.
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History of Bridgewater
Bridgewater started in 1885. This was when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built its tracks to this spot. A post office also opened in Bridgewater in 1885.
Geography of Bridgewater
Bridgewater is located in Iowa. The city has a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Just outside of town, you can find Mormon Trail Lake and Park. This is a local outdoor area.
Population and People
A census is an official count of how many people live in a place. It also gathers information about them.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 365 | — | |
| 1920 | 343 | −6.0% | |
| 1930 | 327 | −4.7% | |
| 1940 | 302 | −7.6% | |
| 1950 | 296 | −2.0% | |
| 1960 | 225 | −24.0% | |
| 1970 | 188 | −16.4% | |
| 1980 | 233 | 23.9% | |
| 1990 | 209 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 178 | −14.8% | |
| 2010 | 182 | 2.2% | |
| 2020 | 148 | −18.7% | |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the census counted 148 people living in Bridgewater. There were 64 households and 32 families in the city. The city had about 513 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Bridgewater were White (93.9%). About 4.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Bridgewater was 46.7 years old.
- 23.0% of residents were under 20 years old.
- 26.4% of residents were 65 years old or older.
There were slightly more males (52.7%) than females (47.3%).
2010 Census Information
In 2010, the census counted 182 people in Bridgewater. There were 89 households and 48 families. The city had about 627 people per square mile.
Most of the people were White (95.1%). About 0.5% were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 47.3 years.
- 21.4% of people were under 18 years old.
- 28.6% were 65 years old or older.
There were more males (53.3%) than females (46.7%).
Education
The Nodaway Valley Community School District serves the community of Bridgewater. This school district was created on July 1, 2000. It was formed when two older school districts joined together. These were the Greenfield and Bridgewater–Fontanelle districts.
Students in Bridgewater attend Nodaway Valley High School.
Notable Person
- Joy Corning was born in Bridgewater. She served as the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. A Lieutenant Governor is a government official. They are second in command to the state's governor.
See also
In Spanish: Bridgewater (Iowa) para niños
