Bridgewater, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,790
Population
1,670/sq mi density
$57,200
Median Income
$38,640 per capita
$200,000
Home Value
$920
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$57,200 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $920/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,790
Census 2021
Population Density
1,670
per square mile
Land Area
5.3
square miles (13.6 km²)
Median Age
51.6 yrs
33% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.3%
Male
53.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.8%
Black
0.7%
Hispanic
0.3%
Asian
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.8%
Spanish
1.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,790 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 1,670 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 51.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.3% |
| Female | 53.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.3% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
Language
| English Only | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 1.3% |