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Bridgewater, CT


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Bridgewater, Connecticut

Bridgewater, Connecticut, in Litchfield county, is 10 miles NE of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 63 miles NE of New York, New York. As of the year 2000 census, 1,824 people lived in Bridgewater.

The People and Families of Bridgewater

In Bridgewater, about 67% of adults are married. Bridgewater is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not).

Wealth and Education

Significantly, more adults in Bridgewater have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Connecticut.

Political Inclinations

Bridgewater residents donated more money ($3,250) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Bridgewater Housing

Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in Bridgewater.

High Points

Bridgewater strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

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College Educated Adults
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Top 4%trophyBridgewater College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bridgewater, CT

Comparing Bridgewater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity52
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
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