Bridgewater Town, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 5203 residents, 1788 households, and 1201 families in the town. The population density was 2169.2 people per square mile (837.53/km˛), giving it the 129th most densely populated town among the Virginia. There were 1850 housing units at an average density of 770.8 per square mile (297.61/km˛). The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.85. The population's age distribution was 18.9% under the age of 18, 21.9% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77 males. The median age is 34 years, the median age of male residents at 31.4 and the median age of female residents at 36.1. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 4952 White, 129 Black or African American, 6 American Indian, 22 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 45 from two or more races and 49 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $41038, making it the 121st wealthiest town by median household income among the Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $49777, it is Virginia's 121st wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $18215, making it the 188th highest town by per capita income in Virginia. The median income was $16904, The median income for males was $23463, compared to $14542 for females.
In 2000, 1889 pupils and students, of which 882 are male and 1007 are female, 36.31% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 51 nursery or pri school, 48 kindergarten, 453 elementary school, 257 high school and 1080 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5203 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5177 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5186 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5145 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5240 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5240 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5385 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5358 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5350 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5418 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5430 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 21 | 30 | 51 |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 32 | 48 |
| Elementary school | 230 | 223 | 453 |
| High school | 113 | 144 | 257 |
| College or graduate school | 502 | 578 | 1080 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater town, Virginia | $41038 | $49777 | $18215 |
| Rockingham County, Virginia | $40748 | $46262 | $18795 |
| Virginia, United States | $46677 | $54169 | $23975 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |