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New Bedford

Illinois · 75 residents · 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 $39,375. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,800. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
75
−21%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
484 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+3%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
385369851001990201020202024New Bedford
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,525
+45%since 2000
from $14,830 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−46.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.7
+18%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(2)
Asian1.3%(1)
Other6.3%(5)
Diversity Score22.6%(17)
Diversity Score
23
+122%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.1%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
38.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Bedford, Illinois?

New Bedford, Illinois has about 75 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Bedford, Illinois earns about $39,375 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 $68,800.

How educated are people in New Bedford, Illinois?

About 0.0% 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 27.0% of people in New Bedford, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Bedford, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, New Bedford, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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