Economy & Jobs — Bridgewater, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,083 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$43,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,587 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 211 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.8% |
| Transportation | 17.2% |
| Agriculture | 12.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
| Fast Food | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
