New Bedford
New Bedford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,569. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $113,500. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Massachusetts median.
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How many people live in New Bedford, Massachusetts?
New Bedford, Massachusetts has about 93,768 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in New Bedford, Massachusetts?
The typical household in New Bedford, Massachusetts earns about $27,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is New Bedford, Massachusetts expensive?
In New Bedford, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $113,500, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.
How educated are people in New Bedford, Massachusetts?
About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in New Bedford, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in New Bedford, Massachusetts?
About 20.2% of people in New Bedford, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.
Has New Bedford, Massachusetts grown since 1990?
Yes, New Bedford, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,154 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024