Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Bridgewater: town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
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Bridgewater is a town located in the county of Plymouth in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,708. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,689 inhabitants.
The town was created 376 years ago in 1649.
Quick Facts about Bridgewater
| Population | 27,689 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Postal code | 02324–02325 |
| Official name | Bridgewater |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.9904,-70.9750 |
| Altitude | 105 feet / 32 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1650 (376 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 00:57:08 (23rd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 3.54% (2010-2020) |
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Geography
Bridgewater is located at 41°59'25"N 70°58'30"W (41.9903800, -70.9750400).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Bridgewater increased by 3.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,708 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,825 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,888 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,308 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,498 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,436 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,382 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,279 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,441 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,619 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,689 | 0.25% | estimation process |
Bridgewater zip code is 02324.
County name: Plymouth, County
fips: 25023
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People born in Bridgewater (24)
People born in Bridgewater, including baseball player Mickey Cochrane, politician Barzillai Gannett, mathematician Dunham Jackson, .
More notable people
- Martin Kinsley (American politician (1754-1835)) he was born in 02/06/1754
- Joseph Augustine Cushman (American scientist (1881-1949)) he was born in 31/01/1881
- George Leonard Andrews (Union Army general) he was born in 31/08/1828
- Brenda Maddox (American biographer and journalist) she was born in 24/02/1932
- Charles Garry (American lawyer) he was born in 17/03/1909
- Charles McGeoch (American football coach) he was born in 12/09/1899
- Edward Leonard King (American football player and coach, United States Army officer (1873-1933)) he was born in 05/12/1873
- Elijah Hayward (Ohio politician and jurist) he was born in 17/11/1786
- George Parker Winship (American librarian) he was born in 29/07/1871
- Jim Cheyunski (American football player) he was born in 29/12/1945
- John Spirida (American football player (1914-1966)) he was born in 04/11/1914
- Marc Colombo (Player of American football) he was born in 08/10/1978
- Mark Hartsell (American football player) he was born in 07/12/1973
- Nathaniel Ames (American physician) he was born in 22/07/1708
- Walter L. Ramsdell (American politician) he was born in 26/06/1860
- Capt. John Ames he was born in 07/04/1738
- Dennis Clifford (American basketball player (1992-)) he was born in 29/02/1992
- Lewis Kingman (civil engineer) he was born in 26/02/1845
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bridgewater, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165024 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater (MA) | 02325 |
Nearby Transit Stations (18)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bridgewater, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bridgewater.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Post Office | Bridgewater (MA) | 02324 |
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- Bridgewater, Connecticut town in Connecticut with a population of 1,632 people.
- Bridgewater, New York town in New York with a population of 1,463 people.
- Bridgewater, Ohio township in Williams County, Ohio with a population of 1,435 people.
- Bridgewater, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 1,082 people.
- Bridgewater, Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 967 people.
- Bridgewater, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 817 people.
- Bridgewater, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 560 people.
- Bridgewater, Iowa city in Adair County, Iowa, United States with a population of 149 people.
- Bridgewater, South Dakota city in McCook County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 132 people.
Other cities in Plymouth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Plymouth County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brockton | 95,770 | The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. |
| Plymouth | 62,654 | County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Marshfield | 26,037 | Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK |
| Middleborough | 25,722 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hingham | 24,720 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Wareham | 22,778 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Scituate | 19,047 | Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts |
| Pembroke | 18,553 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Rockland | 17,992 | City in Knox County, Maine, United States |
| Abington | 16,752 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Duxbury | 15,932 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Whitman | 15,295 | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hanover | 14,624 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| East Bridgewater | 14,554 | City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Kingston | 12,208 | Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Carver | 11,762 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Bridgewater distances to largest Massachusetts cities