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Bridgewater, Maine
Location of Bridgewater, Maine
Location of Bridgewater, Maine
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
 (2020)
 • Total 532
 • Density 14/sq mi (5.3/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04735
Area code(s) 207
FIPS code 23-07065
GNIS feature ID 0582367

Bridgewater is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 532 at the 2020 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.97 square miles (100.93 km2), of which 38.80 square miles (100.49 km2) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2) is water.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bridgewater has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 610 people, 263 households, and 175 families living in the town. The population density was 15.7 inhabitants per square mile (6.1/km2). There were 326 housing units at an average density of 8.4 per square mile (3.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.7% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 263 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.5% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the town was 46.7 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

History and settlement

In 1820 the State of Maine was officially separated from Massachusetts, and at that time the name Bridgewater was applied to the Township. The area north of Bangor had been previously divided into 6 mile square townships, and in 1803 the future Bridgewater Township was subdivided into two 3 mile x 6 mile areas, each designated a "grant" area to fund public academies in Portland and Bridgewater, respectively. The town of Bridgewater was incorporated on 2 March 1858.

Sites of interest

  • Bridgewater Town Hall and Jail



Notable people

  • Jim Gerritsen, organic potato farmer and anti-GMO activist
  • Frank M. Hume, commanding officer of the 103rd Infantry, 26th Division during World War I
  • Gerald Evan Williams, World War II Air Force officer

See also

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