Bridgewater, SD

Census Place

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2023 Population

456

13.4% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.6

0.699% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

11.7%

12.1% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$38,500

23.5% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$86,900

25.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

201

8.06% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Bridgewater, SD had a population of 456 people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $38,500. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bridgewater, SD grew from 402 to 456, a 13.4% increase and its median household income declined from $50,313 to $38,500, a −23.5% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bridgewater, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.3%), Other (Hispanic) (4.17%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.658%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.219%).

None of the households in Bridgewater, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Bridgewater, SD are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Bridgewater, SD was $86,900, and the homeownership rate was 78%.

Most people in Bridgewater, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Bridgewater, SD was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Bridgewater, SD is home to a population of 456 people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.17% of Bridgewater, SD residents were born outside of the country (19 people).

In 2023, there were 22.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (421 people) in Bridgewater, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19 Other (Hispanic) and 12 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2023 Citizenship

93.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.8% of Bridgewater, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bridgewater, SD was 93.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bridgewater, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bridgewater, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
421 ± 101
Other (Hispanic)
19 ± 24
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
12 ± 18

4.39%

Hispanic Population

20 people

4.39% of the people in Bridgewater, SD are hispanic (20 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bridgewater, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,032 ± 1,350 people
Guatemala
2,803 ± 1,298 people
Ethiopia
2,418 ± 1,206 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,032 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,803 and Ethiopia with 2,418.

Foreign-Born Population

4.17%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

19 people

6.72%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

27 people

As of 2023, 4.17% of Bridgewater, SD residents (19 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bridgewater, SD was 6.72%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bridgewater, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
10 ± 17
Gulf War (2001-)
5 ± 11
World War II
2 ± 3

Bridgewater, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bridgewater, SD employs 201 people. The largest industries in Bridgewater, SD are Utilities (37 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (28 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (23 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($83,750), Construction ($46,563), and Manufacturing ($46,250).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,552. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

201

2023 Value

± 75

8.06%

1 Year growth

± 48.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bridgewater, SD grew at a rate of 8.06%, from 186 employees to 201 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bridgewater, SD, are Management Occupations (50 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28 people), and Production Occupations (17 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bridgewater, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

201

2023 Value

± 75

8.06%

1 Year growth

± 48.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bridgewater, SD grew at a rate of 8.06%, from 186 employees to 201 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bridgewater, SD, are Utilities (37 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (28 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (23 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bridgewater, SD, though some of these residents may live in Bridgewater, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,750

Median earning men ± $20,130

$30,000

Median earning women ± $12,121

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($83,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,472), and Manufacturing ($51,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,250) and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($24,511).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.37%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 450k people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.37% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.96%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.482% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (206k), Some college (148k), and Bachelors Degree (133k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bridgewater, SD was $86,900 in 2023, which is 0.286 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $69,200 to $86,900, a 25.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Bridgewater, SD is 78%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bridgewater, SD have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bridgewater, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$86,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$21,310

$167

Median Property Taxes

±$45

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bridgewater, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bridgewater, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78%

Homeownership

2023

54.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 78% of the housing units in Bridgewater, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 85%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bridgewater, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9647

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Bridgewater, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$38,500

Median Household Income

± $6,866

214

Number of Households

± 56

In 2023, the median household income of the 214 households in Bridgewater, SD declined from $38,500 from the previous year's value of $50,313.

The following chart displays the households in Bridgewater, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bridgewater, SD is from South Dakota.

0.438

2022 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.26% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (17.9%)
Worked At Home (3.57%)

In 2023, 78.6% of workers in Bridgewater, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.9%) and those who worked at home (3.57%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bridgewater, SD have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Bridgewater, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bridgewater, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bridgewater, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bridgewater, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bridgewater, SD (48 out of 412 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 12 - 14 and then Females 16 - 17.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bridgewater, SD is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.7% of the population of Bridgewater, SD has health coverage, with 32.3% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.7% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.4% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 29.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.3%

Uninsured

32.3%

Employer Coverage

23.1%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.7%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bridgewater, SD grew by 52.5% from 9.39% to 14.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bridgewater, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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