Bridgewater, NY is a small town located in the southern part of Dutchess County. With a population of 1,367 people and a population density of 61.36 people per square mile, Bridgewater is a close-knit community known for its small town charm and friendly atmosphere. For businesses in the area, residents can visit The Bridgewater General Store, Bridgewater Country Store, and Bridgewater Farm & Home Supply. For outdoor activities year-round, there are many parks and trails to explore such as the Appalachian Trail, Bash Bish Falls State Park, and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation to name a few. There are also local sporting events throughout the year such as the annual Tri-State Marathon which goes through parts of New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Additionally, demographic organizations such as the International Order of Elks Lodge #2150 are active in Bridgewater and host events throughout the year.
The population in Bridgewater is 1,367. There are 57 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bridgewater is 39.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bridgewater is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bridgewater
- 53.8% are married
- 11.4% are divorced
- 29.7% are married with children
- 19.4% have children, but are single
Race in Bridgewater
- 95.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander