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Bridgewater is a township in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 44,464. Bridgewater is located in the center of New Jersey. It is part of the New York Metropolitan Area.

For more information on Bridgewater, see the Wikipedia page.

Population and Demographics

According to the 2020 United States Census, Bridgewater has a population of 46,375 people. The racial makeup of the town is 66.50% White, 4.80% African American, 0.10% Native American, 24.80% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.30% from other races, and 2.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race makes up 6.70% of the population.

History of Bridgewater

Bridgewater Township was originally inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans. The first European settlements in the area were established in the 17th century by Dutch settlers. Bridgewater was officially incorporated as a township in 1749. Historically, Bridgewater was an agricultural community. However, with its convenient location along major transportation routes, it developed rapidly in the late 19th and 20th centuries into a suburb of New York City.

For more on the history of Bridgewater, visit the Bridgewater Township Library Local History page.

Economy and Major Employers

Bridgewater has a thriving local economy. Major employers in Bridgewater include:

• Sanofi - 200 Corporate Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, (908) 927-4000
• AmerisourceBergen - 100 Friars Lane, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, (908) 665-6100
• Stryker Orthopaedics - 325 Corporate Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, (732) 438-3000
• Hubbell Lighting, Inc. - 201 Washington Valley Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, (908) 526-8990

Other major industries include pharmaceuticals, financial services, telecommunications, and retail. The proximity to New York City and major transportation routes makes Bridgewater an attractive location for corporate offices and light industry.

For more on economic development in Bridgewater, visit the Township of Bridgewater Economic Development page.

Attractions and Landmarks

Popular attractions and landmarks in Bridgewater include:

• Duke Farms - 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844, (908) 722-3700 - Former estate of tobacco heiress Doris Duke, featuring gardens, woodlands, and walking trails.
  • GPS Coordinates: 40.5730° N, 74.6165° W
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• Colonial Park Arboretum - 156 Mettlers Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873, (732) 873-2459 - Public arboretum and garden spanning 35 acres.
  • GPS Coordinates: 40.5155° N, 74.4998° W
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• Washington Valley Park - 621 Littlebrook Rd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 - Large community park with sports fields, walking paths, and playgrounds.
  • GPS Coordinates: 40.617° N, 74.556° W
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Transportation

Bridgewater has convenient transportation options. NJ Transit provides rail service on the Raritan Valley Line, with stations in Bridgewater and Bound Brook. Local bus service is provided by NJ Transit and Somerset County Transportation. Interstate highways I-78, I-287, US Route 22, and US Route 202/206 pass through the township.

For public transportation information, visit the NJ Transit website.

Public Services

Public services in Bridgewater include:

• Public Library - Bridgewater Township Library, Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, (908) 526-4016, bridgewaternjlibrary.org
• Police Department - Bridgewater Township Police Department, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, (908) 722-4111, bridgewaternj.gov/departments/police
• Fire Department - Bridgewater Fire Department, PO Box 609, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, (908) 526-1300, bridgewaternj.gov/departments/fire-department

Education

Public education in Bridgewater is provided by the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District, serving students in Bridgewater Township and Raritan. The district has nine schools - six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.

For more on the school district, visit the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District website.

Local Government

Bridgewater Township is governed by a Mayor-Council system. The township is part of Somerset County.

Bridgewater Township Municipal Building
100 Commons Way
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 725-6300
bridgewaternj.gov

Somerset County Administration Building
20 Grove Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 231-7000
co.somerset.nj.us

Things to Do

Popular activities and things to do in Bridgewater include:

• Watching the Somerset Patriots minor league baseball team play at TD Bank Ballpark, milb.com/somerset
• Golfing at Spooky Brook Golf Club, spookybrookgolf.com
• Hiking and biking on the Columbia Trail, co.somerset.nj.us/columbia-trail
• Visiting the Raritan River and South Branch Preservation areas
• Shopping at the Bridgewater Commons Mall, bridgewatercommons.com

For more on things to do in the area, visit the Destination Bridgewater Facebook page.

Bridgewater Map

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