New Bedford city is located in Bristol County Massachusetts. New Bedford city has a 2024 population of 100,757. New Bedford city is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually but its population has decreased by -0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 100,993 in 2020.
The average household income in New Bedford city is $71,173 with a poverty rate of 18.76%. The median age in New Bedford city is 36.8 years: 34.9 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Bedford city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,797 | 60.42% |
| Other race | 18,158 | 18.05% |
| Two or more races | 14,176 | 14.09% |
| Black or African American | 5,531 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 1,311 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 647 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 41,722 | 2.37 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Non Family | 17,931 | 1.21 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Married | 13,151 | 3.32 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Female | 7,475 | 3.13 | 23.8 | 76.2 |
| Male | 3,165 | 3.16 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
39.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,262 | 10.83% |
| Associates Degree | 5,872 | 8.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,804 | 11.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,201 | 4.77% |
| High School Graduate | 23,376 | 34.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,636 | 12.88% |
| Some College | 10,924 | 16.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44,540 | 35,388 | 8,048 |
| Hispanic | 11,243 | 7,256 | 782 |
| Other Race | 10,340 | 6,780 | 803 |
| 2+ Races | 6,437 | 4,646 | 754 |
| Black | 3,548 | 2,799 | 691 |
| Asian | 855 | 728 | 521 |
| Native American | 404 | 211 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 85.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,810 | $66,855 | $56,829 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,593 | $72,500 | $69,260 |
| High School Graduate | $42,580 | $50,813 | $34,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,172 | $42,441 | $27,362 |
| Overall | $44,129 | $51,347 | $36,717 |
| Some College | $42,811 | $51,791 | $36,280 |
$44,129
Average Earnings
$51,347
Average Male
$36,717
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.12% of New Bedford city residents speak only English, while 37.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 19.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57,620 | 7,456 | 12.94% |
| Hispanic | 23,374 | 7,370 | 31.53% |
| Other | 18,027 | 5,305 | 29.43% |
| Multiple | 14,054 | 3,149 | 22.41% |
| Black | 5,466 | 1,180 | 21.59% |
| Asian | 1,307 | 472 | 36.11% |
| Native | 647 | 186 | 28.75% |
18.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.82%
Male Poverty Rate
20.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Bedford city is Asian, with 36.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Bedford city is White, with 12.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.99% |
| High School | 15.42% |
| Some College | 14.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.97% |
| Female Employed | 8.97% |
| Male Employed | 6.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,281 | $83,870 |
| Households | $54,604 | $71,173 |
| Married Families | $96,259 | $106,825 |
| Non Families | $35,183 | $47,874 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,465
Number of Veterans
3,224
Male Veterans
241
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,213 |
| First Gulf War | 627 |
| Second Gulf War | 574 |
| Korea | 314 |
| World War II | 209 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,059 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,017 |
| 55 to 64 | 624 |
| 35 to 54 | 566 |
| 18 to 34 | 199 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,913 | 5.78% |
| Other Race | 219 | 1.72% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 1.33% |
| Black | 186 | 4.64% |
| 2+ Races | 124 | 1.52% |
| Native American | 17 | 3.53% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.61%
Born in New Bedford city
79.84%
Native Born
20.16%
Foreign Born
9.66%
Non Citizen
10.5%
Naturalized
79.84% of New Bedford city residents were born in the United States, with 63.61% having been born in Massachusetts. 9.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 101,067 | 62 | 0.06% |
| 2028 | 101,005 | 62 | 0.06% |
| 2027 | 100,943 | 62 | 0.06% |
| 2026 | 100,881 | 62 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 100,819 | 62 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 100,757 | 62 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 100,695 | 62 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 100,633 | -358 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 100,991 | -2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 100,993 | 5,561 | 5.83% |
| 2019 | 95,432 | -38 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 95,470 | 324 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 95,146 | -23 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 95,169 | 22 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 95,147 | 16 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 95,131 | 53 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 95,078 | 75 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 95,003 | 107 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 94,896 | -157 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 95,053 | 0 | 0% |