West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
West Bridgewater: City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
About
West Bridgewater is a city located in the county of Plymouth in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,916. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,310 inhabitants.
The city was created 373 years ago in 1650.
Quick Facts about West Bridgewater
| Population : | 7,310 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Plymouth County |
| Postal code : | 02379 |
| Area : | 40600000 km2 |
| Altitude : | 66 feet / 20 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1651 (373 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:29:04 (19th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | 5.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Bridgewater is located at 42°1'8"N 71°0'28"W (42.0189900, -71.0078200).
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- Official Website
Official website of West Bridgewater
Demographics
The population of West Bridgewater increased by 5.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,916 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,948 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,953 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,014 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,067 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,110 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,158 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,245 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,265 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,281 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,310 | 0.4% | estimation process |
People born in West Bridgewater (5)
People born in West Bridgewater, including politician John Reed, Jr., baseball player and coach, college athletic administrator, mycologist Wally Snell, United States arms manufacturer and inventor. Cyrus Alger, .
List
- Oliver Ames, Sr. (politician) he was born in 11/04/1779
- Sybil Holmes (American politician) she was born in 20/06/1889
Schools in West Bridgewater
College & universities near West Bridgewater, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165024 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater (MA) | 02325 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Bridgewater, MA
| 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 |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
Post offices near West Bridgewater
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Bridgewater Post Office | West Bridgewater (MA) | 02379 |
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 |
| Bridgewater | 27,689 | 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
West Bridgewater distances to largest Massachusetts cities
