West Bridgewater, Massachusetts Population 2024

7,475

West Bridgewater is a city located in Massachusetts. West Bridgewater has a 2024 population of 7,475. West Bridgewater is currently declining at a rate of -0.99% annually and its population has decreased by -3.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,707 in 2020.

The average household income in West Bridgewater is $130,452 with a poverty rate of 6.32%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in West Bridgewater is 41.2 years, 38.6 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.

West Bridgewater Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Bridgewater was:

  • White: 93.93%
  • Two or more races: 3.41%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Asian: 0.69%
  • Other race: 0.46%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
15.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
487.70/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-3.01% (-232)
The current population of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts is 7,475 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 7,707.

West Bridgewater, Massachusetts Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,18493.93%
Two or more races2613.41%
Black or African American1151.5%
Asian530.69%
Other race350.46%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

West Bridgewater Population by Race

West Bridgewater Population Pyramid 2024

West Bridgewater Median Age

41.2

Total

38.6

Male

42.9

Female

West Bridgewater Adults

There are 6,133 adults, (1,404 of whom are seniors) in West Bridgewater.

West Bridgewater Age Dependency

61.7

Age Dependency Ratio

29.7

Old Age Dependency Ratio

32

Child Dependency Ratio

West Bridgewater Sex Ratio

Female4,04452.88%
Male3,60447.12%

West Bridgewater Population by Age

West Bridgewater Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All2,8022.6883.416.6
Married1,8113.287.712.3
Non Family6981.1873.526.5
Female1953.2590.89.2
Male982.7158.241.8

3.13

Average Family Size

2.68

Average Household Size

83.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Bridgewater Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West Bridgewater Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Bridgewater Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 70.79%.

West Bridgewater Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$62,180

Average Earnings

$75,775

Average Male

$50,597

Average Female

West Bridgewater Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Bridgewater Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Bridgewater Language

92.71% of West Bridgewater residents speak only English, while 7.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.45% of the population.

West Bridgewater Language

West Bridgewater Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White6,8284656.81%
Asian53916.98%

6.32%

Overall Poverty Rate

4.22%

Male Poverty Rate

8.24%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Bridgewater

The race most likely to be in poverty in West Bridgewater is Asian, with 16.98% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West Bridgewater is White, with 6.81% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.59%.

West Bridgewater Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade20.83%
High School11.73%
Bachelors or Greater4.42%
Some College1.36%

West Bridgewater Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed76.71%
Male Unemployed40.94%
Male Employed2.34%
Female Employed1.07%

West Bridgewater Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Bridgewater Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Bridgewater Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

58.5%

Overall Marriage Rate

60.4%

Male Marriage Rate

56.6%

Female Marriage Rate

West Bridgewater Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West Bridgewater Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

West Bridgewater Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Bridgewater Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

406

Number of Veterans

326

Male Veterans

80

Female Veterans

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West Bridgewater Veterans by War

count

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West Bridgewater Veterans by Age

count

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West Bridgewater Veterans by Race

West Bridgewater Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

4.43%

Veteran Poverty Rate

12.56%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Bridgewater Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

69%

Labor Force Participation

65.9%

Employment Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

West Bridgewater Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Bridgewater Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Bridgewater Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

85.54%

Born in West Bridgewater

93.61%

Native Born

6.39%

Foreign Born

4.21%

Non Citizen

2.18%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

93.61% of West Bridgewater residents were born in the United States, with 85.54% having been born in Massachusetts. 4.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

West Bridgewater Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20297,100-75-1.05%
20287,175-75-1.03%
20277,250-75-1.02%
20267,325-75-1.01%
20257,400-75-1%
20247,475-75-0.99%
20237,550-75-0.98%
20227,625-75-0.97%
20217,700-7-0.09%
20207,7074215.78%
20197,286210.29%
20187,265180.25%
20177,247891.24%
20167,158470.66%
20157,111440.62%
20147,067540.77%
20137,013590.85%
20126,95450.07%
20116,949120.17%
20106,93700%

West Bridgewater Population by Year