Bridgewater, Virginia
Bridgewater: Town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States
About
Bridgewater is a town located in the county of Rockingham in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,644 and a population density of 865 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,162 inhabitants.
The town was created 190 years ago in 1834.
Quick Facts about Bridgewater
| Population : | 6,162 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Rockingham County |
| Postal code : | 22812 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 540 |
| Area : | 6.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,178 feet / 359 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1835 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:32:28 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 944 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bridgewater is located at 38°22'55"N 78°58'36"W (38.3820700, -78.9767000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bridgewater
Demographics
The population of Bridgewater increased by 8.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,644 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,739 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,735 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,819 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,898 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,840 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,985 | 2.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,072 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,103 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,145 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,162 | 0.28% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bridgewater
1 Generations Park
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Other Places in Bridgewater
1 Briery Branch Community Club
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2 Bridgewater Treasurer
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People born in Bridgewater (1)
professional baseball player Bill Harman was born in Bridgewater
Schools in Bridgewater
College & universities near Bridgewater, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231581 | Bridgewater College | Bridgewater (VA) | 22812-1599 |
| 232423 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg (VA) | 22807 |
| 231536 | Blue Ridge Community College | Weyers Cave (VA) | 24486-0080 |
| 232043 | Eastern Mennonite University | Harrisonburg (VA) | 22802-2462 |
| 232672 | Mary Baldwin University | Staunton (VA) | 24401 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bridgewater, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STA | Staunton station | 1 Middlebrook Avenue | RAIL |
| CVS | Charlottesville Union Station | 810 West Main St | RAIL |
| CLP | Culpeper station | 109 South Commerce Street | RAIL |
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
| LYH | Kemper Street station | 825 Kemper St | RAIL |
Post offices near Bridgewater
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Post Office | Bridgewater (VA) | 22812 |
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Other cities in Rockingham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rockingham County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 3,995 | Road in Manhattan, New York City |
| Elkton | 2,914 | Town of the United States |
| Grottoes | 2,864 | City in Virginia, United States of America |
| Timberville | 2,705 | Town of the United States |
| Massanutten | 2,291 | Census designated place |
| Dayton | 1,642 | Town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States |
| Mount Crawford | 462 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bridgewater distances to largest Virginia cities
