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New Bedford

Illinois · 76 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 $47,500. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 19 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,000. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
−20%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
490 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
−17%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
385369851001990201020202024New Bedford
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,430
+58%since 2000
from $14,830 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
15.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(5)
Diversity Score
7
−35%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Bedford, Illinois?

New Bedford, Illinois has about 76 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Bedford, Illinois earns about $47,500 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 $65,000.

How educated are people in New Bedford, Illinois?

About 4.5% 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 26.3% of people in New Bedford, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Bedford, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, New Bedford, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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