Bridgewater, NS Demographics
What is the population of Bridgewater, NS?
Population by gender
% of Total | ||
Total Population | 8,785 | |
Male Population | 4,070 | 46.3% |
Female Population | 4,715 | 53.7% |
Average Age | 48.5 |
Male Population 46.3%
Female Population 53.7%
Population by age group
% of Total | ||
Under 14 | 1,040 | 11.8% |
15 to 24 | 850 | 9.7% |
25 to 34 | 920 | 10.5% |
35 to 44 | 930 | 10.6% |
45 to 54 | 1,020 | 11.6% |
55 to 64 | 1,395 | 15.9% |
Over 65 | 2,625 | 29.9% |
Under 14 11.8%
15 to 24 9.7%
25 to 34 10.5%
35 to 44 10.6%
45 to 54 11.6%
55 to 64 15.9%
Over 65 29.9%
There are 8,785 residents in Bridgewater, NS, with an average age of 48.5. Males make up 46.3% of the population, while females account for 53.7%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in Bridgewater, NS (2,625 individuals), followed by those aged 55 to 64 (1,395 people).
What is the marital status of Bridgewater, NS residents?
% of Total | ||
Married | 3,155 | 40.7% |
Common Law | 850 | 11.0% |
Single | 1,955 | 25.2% |
Separated | 295 | 3.8% |
Divorced | 685 | 8.8% |
Widowed | 810 | 10.4% |
Married 40.7%
Common Law 11%
Single 25.2%
Separated 3.8%
Divorced 8.8%
Widowed 10.4%
A total of 1,955 people in Bridgewater, NS have never been married (which represents 25.2% of the population). Wedded people in Bridgewater, NS (3,155 locals) account for 40.7% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 11% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 850 people).
What are the employment statistics in Bridgewater, NS?
Unemployment rate | 12.3% |
% of Total | ||
Management | 20 | 0.5% |
Business, finance and administration | 505 | 13.0% |
Natural and applied sciences | 170 | 4.4% |
Health | 490 | 12.6% |
Education, law, community and government services | 475 | 12.2% |
Art, culture, recreation and sport | 100 | 2.6% |
Sales and service | 1,225 | 31.6% |
Trades and transport | 530 | 13.7% |
Natural resources and agriculture | 90 | 2.3% |
Manufacturing and utilities | 275 | 7.1% |
Management 0.5%
Business, finance and administration 13%
Natural and applied sciences 4.4%
Health 12.6%
Education, law, community and government services 12.2%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 2.6%
Sales and service 31.6%
Trades and transport 13.7%
Natural resources and agriculture 2.3%
Manufacturing and utilities 7.1%
Bridgewater, NS has an unemployment rate of 12.3%. Regarding the most common jobs in Bridgewater, NS, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (1,225 individuals), followed by those in Trades and transport (530 individuals) and Business, finance and administration (505 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Bridgewater, NS?
% of Total | ||
English | 8,470 | 98.4% |
French | 105 | 1.2% |
English and French | 20 | 0.2% |
Neither English nor French | 10 | 0.1% |
The majority of Bridgewater, NS residents (that’s 98.4%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Bridgewater, NS?
Median household income | $57,200 | |
Median after-tax household income | $51,600 |
The median household income in Bridgewater, NS is $57,200, while the median after-tax household income sits at $51,600 per year.
How many households are there in Bridgewater, NS?
Homeownership
% of Total | ||
Total households | 4,260 | |
Owned households | 2,470 | 58.0% |
Rented households | 1,790 | 42.0% |
Owned households 58%
Rented households 42%
Household size
Average household size | 2.0 |
% of Total | ||
1 person | 1,655 | 38.8% |
2 person | 1,645 | 38.6% |
3 person | 500 | 11.7% |
4 person | 320 | 7.5% |
5 person | 140 | 3.3% |
1 person 38.8%
2 person 38.6%
3 person 11.7%
4 person 7.5%
5 person 3.3%
Households by age of primary maintainer
% of Total | ||
Under 34 | 630 | 14.8% |
35 to 44 | 535 | 12.5% |
45 to 54 | 600 | 14.1% |
55 to 64 | 850 | 19.9% |
Over 65 | 1,650 | 38.7% |
Under 34 14.8%
35 to 44 12.5%
45 to 54 14.1%
55 to 64 19.9%
Over 65 38.7%
There is a total of 4,260 households in Bridgewater, NS, 58% of which are owner-occupied and 42% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Bridgewater, NS is 2.0 people. Of the total households here, those with 1 person living in them account for the largest share of the market (1,655 households), followed by establishments occupied by 2 people (1,645 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Bridgewater, NS, at 38.7%.
What are the housing characteristics of Bridgewater, NS?
Year built
% of Total | ||
Before 1945 | 730 | 17.1% |
Between 1946 and 1960 | 440 | 10.3% |
Between 1961 and 1970 | 425 | 10.0% |
Between 1971 and 1980 | 750 | 17.6% |
Between 1981 and 1990 | 565 | 13.2% |
Between 1991 and 2000 | 440 | 10.3% |
Between 2001 and 2010 | 480 | 11.2% |
After 2011 | 440 | 10.3% |
Before 1945 17.1%
Between 1946 and 1960 10.3%
Between 1961 and 1970 10%
Between 1971 and 1980 17.6%
Between 1981 and 1990 13.2%
Between 1991 and 2000 10.3%
Between 2001 and 2010 11.2%
After 2011 10.3%
No. of bedrooms
% of Total | ||
No bedrooms | 25 | 0.6% |
1 bedroom | 610 | 14.3% |
2 bedrooms | 1,630 | 38.3% |
3 bedrooms | 1,365 | 32.0% |
4 or more bedrooms | 630 | 14.8% |
No bedrooms 0.6%
1 bedroom 14.3%
2 bedrooms 38.3%
3 bedrooms 32%
4 or more bedrooms 14.8%
Property type
% of Total | ||
Single-detached homes | 2,050 | 48.2% |
Apartments | 35 | 0.8% |
Attached homes | 1,680 | 39.5% |
Movable homes | 490 | 11.5% |
Single-detached homes 48.2%
Apartments 0.8%
Attached homes 39.5%
Movable homes 11.5%
Median home value | $200,000 | |
Average home value | $218,000 |
Home improvement needed
% of Total | ||
Regular maintenance | 2,740 | 64.3% |
Major repairs | 360 | 8.4% |
Minor repairs | 1,160 | 27.2% |
Regular maintenance 64.3%
Major repairs 8.4%
Minor repairs 27.2%
Single-detached houses account for 48.2% of the residential buildings in Bridgewater, NS. Apartments make up 0.8% of the Bridgewater, NS housing market. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $200,000 and the average figure sits at $218,000. Of all the properties in Bridgewater, NS, 2 bedrooms units include 1,630 (the highest share) and 3 bedrooms units have 1,365 (second-highest share). Regarding year of construction, properties built between 1971 and 1980 and before 1945 hold the highest counts, at 750 and 730, respectively. Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (64.3%) and minor repairs (27.2%).
What is the education level in Bridgewater, NS?
% of Total | ||
No diploma | 1,400 | 18.8% |
High school diploma | 2,235 | 30.0% |
Apprenticeship diploma | 570 | 7.6% |
College diploma | 1,810 | 24.3% |
University diploma (below bachelor level) | 160 | 2.2% |
University degree | 1,280 | 17.2% |
No diploma 18.8%
High school diploma 30%
Apprenticeship diploma 7.6%
College diploma 24.3%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 2.2%
University degree 17.2%
Approximately 30% of the population in Bridgewater, NS has a high school diploma (that’s 2,235 residents). Bridgewater, NS locals holding a college diploma (1,810 people) account for 24.3% of the resident pool. Additionally, 17.2% of them hold a university degree (1,280 people).
What is the average commute time in Bridgewater, NS?
Average commute time | 15min |
Commuting mode
% of Total | ||
By car, truck or van | 2,675 | 88.7% |
By bicycle/by walking | 285 | 9.4% |
By other methods | 55 | 1.8% |
By car, truck or van 88.7%
By bicycle/by walking 9.4%
By other methods 1.8%
Commuting destinations
% of Total | ||
Commute within the same municipality | 1,720 | 65.6% |
Commute to another municipality within the same province | 865 | 33.0% |
Commute to a different province | 35 | 1.3% |
Commute within the same municipality 65.6%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 33%
Commute to a different province 1.3%
Commuting duration
% of Total | ||
Less than 15 minutes | 1,945 | 64.4% |
15 to 29 minutes | 630 | 20.9% |
30 to 44 minutes | 265 | 8.8% |
45 to 59 minutes | 45 | 1.5% |
More than 60 minutes | 135 | 4.5% |
Less than 15 minutes 64.4%
15 to 29 minutes 20.9%
30 to 44 minutes 8.8%
45 to 59 minutes 1.5%
More than 60 minutes 4.5%
Most employed people in Bridgewater, NS (1,945 individuals) travel less than 15 min to get to work, followed by those who commute 15 to 29 min (630 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Bridgewater, NS is 15 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Bridgewater, NS locals commute within the same municipality to get to work.
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest census data from Statistics Canada (2021).
Census aggregated data represented here is extracted from Data Tables, by topic, at census subdivision area level. Differences may be found between the totals of the various categories due to multiple variables.
The information is updated as soon as new data is made available. No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information.