Bridgewater, South Dakota

Bridgewater, South Dakota
City
Bridgewater Main Street, November 2014
Location in McCook County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 43°33′01″N97°29′54″W / 43.55028°N 97.49833°W / 43.55028; -97.49833
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County	McCook
Incorporated	1889 [1]
Government
• Mayor	Michael Damm [ citation needed ]
Area [2]
• Total	1.13 sq mi (2.91 km2)
• Land	1.13 sq mi (2.91 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [3]	1,421 ft (433 m)
Population  (2020) [4]
• Total	511
• Density	454.22/sq mi (175.35/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	57319
Area code	605
FIPS code	46-07180
GNIS feature ID	1267295 [3]
Website	bridgewatersd.com

Bridgewater is a city in southeastern McCook County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 511 at the 2020 census. ^[5]

History

Originally named Nation, the present name recalls an episode when water had to be carried to the town site for the railroad. ^[6] A post office called Nation was established in 1880, and the name was changed that same year to Bridgewater. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.13 square miles (2.93 km²), all land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	410		—
1900	691		68.5%
1910	934		35.2%
1920	976		4.5%
1930	762		−21.9%
1940	790		3.7%
1950	748		−5.3%
1960	694		−7.2%
1970	633		−8.8%
1980	653		3.2%
1990	533		−18.4%
2000	607		13.9%
2010	492		−18.9%
2020	511		3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [9] [4]

2010 census

As of the census ^[10] of 2010, there were 492 people, 204 households, and 133 families residing in the city. The population density was 435.4 inhabitants per square mile (168.1/km²). There were 254 housing units at an average density of 224.8 per square mile (86.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 204 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 48.4 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 29.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 607 people, 245 households, and 147 families residing in the city. The population density was 541.4 inhabitants per square mile (209.0/km²). There were 266 housing units at an average density of 237.3 per square mile (91.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.35% White, 0.33% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population.

There were 245 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 28.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.

Bridgewater and Emery share an elementary school, which is located on Main Street in Bridgewater.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,765, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $28,611 versus $21,458 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,855. About 5.5% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

Humid continental climate is a climatic region typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is relatively well distributed year-round in many areas with this climate. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfa" (Hot Summer Continental Climate). ^[11]

Climate data for Bridgewater, South Dakota (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1948−present)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	66 (19)	74 (23)	85 (29)	97 (36)	104 (40)	106 (41)	106 (41)	107 (42)	103 (39)	94 (34)	82 (28)	66 (19)	107 (42)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	48.4 (9.1)	53.7 (12.1)	69.9 (21.1)	81.6 (27.6)	89.0 (31.7)	94.2 (34.6)	95.9 (35.5)	94.6 (34.8)	90.7 (32.6)	82.5 (28.1)	67.2 (19.6)	49.9 (9.9)	98.1 (36.7)
Average high °F (°C)	26.2 (−3.2)	31.5 (−0.3)	43.5 (6.4)	57.2 (14.0)	69.1 (20.6)	80.1 (26.7)	84.8 (29.3)	82.3 (27.9)	74.9 (23.8)	60.6 (15.9)	44.2 (6.8)	30.4 (−0.9)	57.1 (13.9)
Daily mean °F (°C)	16.9 (−8.4)	21.6 (−5.8)	33.0 (0.6)	45.9 (7.7)	58.2 (14.6)	69.4 (20.8)	73.8 (23.2)	71.3 (21.8)	62.8 (17.1)	48.8 (9.3)	33.9 (1.1)	21.6 (−5.8)	46.4 (8.0)
Average low °F (°C)	7.7 (−13.5)	11.7 (−11.3)	22.6 (−5.2)	34.6 (1.4)	47.3 (8.5)	58.7 (14.8)	62.9 (17.2)	60.2 (15.7)	50.7 (10.4)	37.1 (2.8)	23.7 (−4.6)	12.7 (−10.7)	35.8 (2.1)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	−14.4 (−25.8)	−9.5 (−23.1)	−0.5 (−18.1)	19.0 (−7.2)	33.4 (0.8)	47.1 (8.4)	51.3 (10.7)	49.6 (9.8)	34.9 (1.6)	20.4 (−6.4)	5.7 (−14.6)	−9.0 (−22.8)	−18.6 (−28.1)
Record low °F (°C)	−35 (−37)	−33 (−36)	−23 (−31)	4 (−16)	19 (−7)	33 (1)	40 (4)	34 (1)	22 (−6)	8 (−13)	−21 (−29)	−29 (−34)	−35 (−37)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.59 (15)	0.70 (18)	1.25 (32)	2.99 (76)	3.97 (101)	4.23 (107)	3.41 (87)	3.73 (95)	3.03 (77)	2.27 (58)	0.94 (24)	0.79 (20)	27.90 (709)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	6.4 (16)	6.9 (18)	6.2 (16)	4.0 (10)	0.2 (0.51)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.6 (1.5)	4.9 (12)	6.6 (17)	35.8 (91.01)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	2.2	3.1	3.5	6.6	8.9	7.7	5.6	6.4	5.5	4.6	2.5	2.4	59.0
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	3.2	3.3	2.3	1.2	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.3	1.5	3.1	14.9
Source: NOAA [12] [13]

Notable people

• Donald M. Anderson, graphic designer and arts educator; born in Bridgewater ^[14]
• Sparky Anderson, Hall of Fame baseball manager; born in Bridgewater. ^[15] He is the namesake of Bridgewater's Sparky Anderson Park. ^[16]

See also

• List of cities in South Dakota

References

1. "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 10, 2010. Retrieved February 11, 2010.
2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bridgewater, South Dakota
4. "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
5. "U.S. Census Bureau: Bridgewater city, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
6. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 28.
7. "McCook County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
9. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved September 23, 2013.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 21, 2012.
11. Climate Summary for Bridgewater
12. "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
13. "Station: Bridgewater, SD". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
14. "Donald Myers Anderson | MOWA Online Archive". wisconsinart.org.
15. "Sparky Anderson Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
16. Brush, Carl and Jan (July 26, 2016). "Pedaling South Dakota: Day Two". South Dakota Magazine . Retrieved July 26, 2016.

External links

• Official website