Bridgewater, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Bridgewater, Pennsylvania
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Bridge Street in downtown Bridgewater
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Location in Beaver County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Beaver |
| Settled | 1798 |
| Incorporated | 1835 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 745 |
| • Density | 1,195.83/sq mi (461.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-08632 |
Bridgewater is a small town, called a borough, in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's located where the Beaver River meets the Ohio River. In 2020, about 745 people lived there.
Bridgewater is part of the larger Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It is well-known as the home of the Bruster's Ice Cream company. Also, some parts of the 1986 movie Gung Ho were filmed in Bridgewater. Many of the town's main areas are part of the Bridgewater Historic District.
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Geography of Bridgewater
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Bridgewater is located at 40°42′14″N 80°17′48″W / 40.70389°N 80.29667°W. This means it is in a specific spot on the map. The town sits where the Ohio River and the Beaver River join together.
The United States Census Bureau says that Bridgewater covers about 0.8 square miles (1.89 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.7 square miles (1.61 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.27 square kilometers), is water.
Neighboring Towns and Areas
Bridgewater shares its borders with a few other places. To the southwest, it touches Beaver. To the west, it borders Brighton Township. And to the northwest, it is next to Fallston.
Across the Beaver River, Bridgewater is close to Rochester Township. It also borders the town of Rochester and Monaca.
Population Changes in Bridgewater
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 822 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,119 | 36.1% | |
| 1880 | 1,112 | −0.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,177 | 5.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,347 | 14.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,562 | 16.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,340 | −14.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,792 | 33.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,621 | −9.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,316 | −18.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,292 | −1.8% | |
| 1970 | 966 | −25.2% | |
| 1980 | 879 | −9.0% | |
| 1990 | 751 | −14.6% | |
| 2000 | 739 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 704 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 745 | 5.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 735 | 4.4% | |
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The population of Bridgewater has changed over many years. In 1860, there were 822 people living here. The population grew for a while, reaching its highest point in 1930 with 1,792 residents.
Since then, the number of people living in Bridgewater has slowly decreased. By the year 2000, there were 739 people. In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 745 people.
Education in Bridgewater
Children living in Bridgewater attend schools that are part of the Beaver Area School District. This district provides education for students from kindergarten through high school.
The schools that serve Bridgewater students are:
- College Square Elementary School – for grades K–2
- Dutch Ridge Elementary School – for grades 3–6
- Beaver Area Middle School – for grades 7–8
- Beaver Area High School – for grades 9–12
Media and News
The Beaver County Times is the main newspaper for Beaver County. Its main office is located right in Bridgewater. This newspaper is published every day. It was created by combining many smaller newspapers from the county over time.
See also
In Spanish: Bridgewater (Pensilvania) para niños
