Bridgewater (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bridgewater, Massachusetts
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First Parish Bridgewater
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 Bridgewater (CDP), Massachusetts
Location in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km2) |
| • Land | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,841 |
| • Density | 3,560/sq mi (1,376/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
02324-02325
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-08050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0613482 |
Bridgewater was once a special kind of area called a "census-designated place" (CDP) in the larger town of Bridgewater. It was located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. Think of a CDP as a specific part of a town that the government tracks for population numbers. In 2010, Bridgewater changed its status and became more like a city, so the CDP no longer officially exists. Back in 2010, about 7,841 people lived there.
Where is Bridgewater?
Bridgewater is located in the state of Massachusetts. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 41.9901 degrees North and 70.973241 degrees West.
The area of Bridgewater is about 5.7 square kilometers (which is about 2.2 square miles). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
People of Bridgewater
In the year 2000, a census (a count of the population) showed that about 25,185 people lived in this area. These people lived in about 2,505 households. A household means all the people living in one home.
The people living in Bridgewater came from many different backgrounds. Most residents were White, but there were also people who identified as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. Many people also identified with other races or with two or more races. A portion of the population was also of Hispanic or Latino origin.
When looking at age groups, the population was spread out:
- Some residents were under 18 years old.
- A large group was between 18 and 24 years old.
- Another big group was between 25 and 44 years old.
- Fewer people were between 45 and 64 years old.
- The smallest group was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Bridgewater was 28 years old.
In Spanish: Bridgewater (condado de Plymouth) para niños
