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New Bedford

Illinois · 75 residents (2025 est.) · 0.155 sq mi
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New Bedford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $78,800. With a median age of 71.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 71.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43
−55%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
71.5
+64%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:75 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
385369851001990201020202024New Bedford
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,849
+148%since 2000
from $14,830 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−4%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information22.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
3.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+25%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(3)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(4)
Diversity Score31.1%(13)
Diversity Score
31
+206%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
57.1%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
56.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2017
from 60.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Bedford, Illinois?

New Bedford, Illinois has about 43 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Bedford, Illinois?

The typical household in New Bedford, Illinois earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Bedford, Illinois expensive?

In New Bedford, Illinois, the median home is worth about $78,800.

How educated are people in New Bedford, Illinois?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Bedford, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Bedford, Illinois?

About 9.3% of people in New Bedford, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Bedford, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, New Bedford, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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