Demographics & People — Bridgewater Town, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 28,669 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~28,000 |
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| Median Age | 37.6 |
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| Total Households | 9,358 |
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| Family Households | 6,892 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23,623 |
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| Black or African American | 1,957 |
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| Asian | 889 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,048 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 7,394 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,991 |
| Italian | 4,549 |
| English | 3,842 |
| Other groups | 2,910 |
| Portuguese | 1,637 |
| German | 1,252 |
| American | 1,099 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 891 |
| French (except Basque) | 878 |
Language
| English Only | 24,654 |
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| Spanish | 570 |
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| Population 5+ | 27,482 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,748 |
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| Population 18+ | 23,530 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bridgewater Town, Massachusetts.
