New Bedford, Massachusetts
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for New Bedford, Massachusetts, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | New Bedford | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 100,998 | 7,044,056 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $56,981 | $103,960 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.0% | 47.3% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $357,300 | $562,100 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,137 | $1,762 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 20.4% | 18.0% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.3% | 62.5% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 24.7 | 29.1 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 5.4% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 30.7% | 45.9% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in New Bedford, Massachusetts
| Statistic | New Bedford | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 54.1% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25.8% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 4.4% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 1.3% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 9.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 4.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 62.7 | 52.7 | 61.4 |
Age in New Bedford, Massachusetts
| Statistic | New Bedford | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 23.9% | 19.4% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 9.2% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 13.9% | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 14.0% | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 23.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 15.4% | 17.9% | 17.2% |
Households and families in New Bedford, Massachusetts
| Statistic | New Bedford | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 42,271 | 2,785,042 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 57.0% | 62.4% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 30.9% | 27.9% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 26.2% | 16.5% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 36.5% | 28.8% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 45.2% | 37.7% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in New Bedford, Massachusetts
| Statistic | New Bedford | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $30,556 | $57,897 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 24.3% | 13.2% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 4.7% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 43.1% | 21.0% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 33.1% | 14.7% | n/a |
Housing in New Bedford, Massachusetts
| Statistic | New Bedford | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 44,346 | 3,030,406 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 30.5% | 51.1% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 21.1% | 22.2% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 4.7% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,938.0 | 1,964.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 59.7% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 31.6% | 30.9% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $4,338 | $5,992 | n/a |
Education in New Bedford, Massachusetts
| Statistic | New Bedford | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 23.3% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 34.7% | 22.6% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 25.0% | 21.5% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.8% | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 5.2% | 21.8% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in New Bedford, Massachusetts
| Statistic | New Bedford | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 62.4% | 67.0% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 72.1% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 2.3% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 33.4% | 22.9% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 8.7% | 11.6% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 16.6% | 11.7% | n/a |
Origins and language in New Bedford, Massachusetts
| Statistic | New Bedford | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 63.4% | 58.7% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 9.3% | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 11.1% | 8.3% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 62.3% | 74.9% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 17.2% | 9.7% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.0% | 19.5% | 16.7% |