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Bridgewater, SD


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Bridgewater, South Dakota

Bridgewater, South Dakota, in McCook county, is 40 miles W of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 177 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 607 people lived in Bridgewater.

The People and Families of Bridgewater

In Bridgewater, about 55% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Bridgewater, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bridgewater had a median family income of $39,375. In Bridgewater, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Bridgewater residents donated more money ($10) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Bridgewater Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Bridgewater are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Bridgewater, 86% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Bridgewater.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Bridgewater Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Bridgewater Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bridgewater, SD

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men66
Racial Diversity59
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults63
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times51
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone85
Affordability of Rents73
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built33
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