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Community Contact |
Town of Bridgewater
Terence Murphy, Selectman
297 Mayhew Turnpike
Bridgewater, NH
03222
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| Telephone |
(603) 744-5055 |
| Fax |
Not Available |
| E-mail |
townofbridgewaternh@gmail.com |
| Web Site |
www.bridgewater-nh.com
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Hall: Wednesday, 9-12, Thursday, 12-3; Town Clerk: Tuesday and Wednesday, 6-8:30 pm, third Saturday each month, 8:30-10; Tax Collector: by appointment
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| County |
Grafton |
| Labor Market Area |
Plymouth, NH LMA |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Lakes Region |
| Regional Development |
Grafton County Economic Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District District 1 |
| State Senate |
District District 7 |
| State Representative |
Grafton County Districts 10, 18 |
| Incorporated: 1788 |
| Origin: Bridgewater received its charter in 1788, when it was part of the town of New Chester. New Chester was separated into Bridgewater and Hill, as well as portions of Bristol, Danbury, and Wilmot. Early settlers of the area were from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, giving the town its name. Bridgewater was officially incorporated by John Sullivan, who was President of New Hampshire before the title was changed to Governor. The town line follows the eastern shore of Newfound Lake. |
| Villages and Place Names: unknown
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 281 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Bridgewater totaled 765 over 50 years, from 398 in 1970 to 1,163 in 2020. The 2022 Census estimate for Bridgewater was 1,189 residents, which ranked 179th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2022 (US Census Bureau): 55.4 persons per square mile of land area. Bridgewater contains 21.5 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2017 |
$1,401,715 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2021 |
$1,700,903 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1983/10 |
| Master Plan |
2006 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen |
| Appointed: | Planning; Conservation; ZBA |
| Public Library |
Bridgewater |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Part-time |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Full-time |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Speare Memorial, Plymouth |
13 miles |
25 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy; NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | None |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Consolidated Communications |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2022 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$8.26 |
| 2022 Equalization Ratio |
70.9 |
| 2022 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$5.84 |
| 2022 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 94.7% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 3.7% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 1.6% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
838 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
742 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
19 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
10 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
67 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-Year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2022 |
1,189 |
91,126 |
| 2020 |
1,160 |
91,118 |
| 2010 |
1,083 |
89,118 |
| 2000 |
979 |
81,826 |
| 1990 |
743 |
74,998 |
| 1980 |
606 |
65,806 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 599 |
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Female: 544 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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23 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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116 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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200 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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243 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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228 |
| Age 65 and over |
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333 |
| Median Age |
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53.9 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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952 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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94.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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35.4% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$44,419 |
| Median family income |
$90,288 |
| Median household income |
$73,158 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$54,489 |
| Female |
$48,750 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
12.0% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2012 |
2022 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
678 |
704 |
| Employed |
657 |
691 |
| Unemployed |
21 |
13 |
| Unemployment Rate |
3.1% |
1.8% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2012 |
2022 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
n |
14 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
$1,145 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
n |
93 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
$846 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
97 |
106 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$818 |
$885 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
22 |
21 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$329 |
$507 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
119 |
128 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$729 |
$822 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Newfound Area (Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Danbury, Groton, Hebron, New Hampton) |
SAU 4 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Plymouth Applied Technology Center |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
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| 2022 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 0 |
Total Capacity: 0 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Lakes Region |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State; Colby-Sawyer |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Rymes Propane & Oil |
Propane & Oil |
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| Bridgewater Inn |
Hospitality / Restaurant |
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| Newfound Lake Inn |
Hospitality / Restaurant |
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| Newfound Country Store |
Convenience Store |
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Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
3A |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 23 |
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Distance |
10 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Newfound Valley, Bristol | Runway | 1,900 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
No |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Lebanon Municipal |
Distance |
42 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
1 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
58 miles |
| Portland, ME |
101 miles |
| Boston, MA |
108 miles |
| New York City, NY |
305 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
224 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
607 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
79.9% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
4.0% |
| Public transportation |
1.2% |
| Walked |
5.6% |
| Other Means |
2.5% |
| Worked at home |
6.9% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
30.3 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
13.5% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
81.6% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
4.9% |
| Recreation, Attractions, and Events |
| Municipal Parks |
| YMCA/YWCA |
| Boys Club/Girls Club |
| Golf Courses |
| Swimming: Indoor Facility |
| Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Indoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
| Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
| Bowling Facilities |
| Museums |
| Cinemas |
| Performing Arts Facilities |
| Tourist Attractions |
| Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
| Youth Sports: Baseball |
| Youth Sports: Soccer |
| Youth Sports: Football |
| Youth Sports: Basketball |
| Youth Sports: Hockey |
| Campgrounds |
| Fishing/Hunting |
| Boating/Marinas |
| Snowmobile Trails |
| Bicycle Trails |
| Cross Country Skiing |
| Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
| Overnight or Day Camps |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Ragged, Tenney Mountains |
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Other: |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, October 2023. Community Response Received 7/26/23
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