BRIDGEWATER

at a glance…

History

Bridgewater was founded in 1812, and incorporated as a town in 1899.

Traffic

Vehicle counts of an average 23,000+ cars travelling in Bridgewater.

Service Area

There are approximately 62,000 people within a 50 KM radius of Bridgewater.

From 1996 to 2016, Bridgewater’s population has increased overall by about 18%, substantially above the provincial average.

Growth Rate

Population Growth Rate:
8,532 / +4% per census period since 2006.

Density

Population Density / Area:
639 per square KM / 13.3 square KM area.

Age Groups by Population

Under 15 – 1,120
15 to 24 – 875
25 to 44 – 1,835
45 to 64 – 2,410
65 and Over – 2,300