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New Bedford

Pennsylvania · 813 residents · 2.552 sq mi
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New Bedford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,000. Population has declined 13% since 2023. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $204,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
813
−13%since 2023
from 936 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
319 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 367 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+1%since 2023
from 38.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6897828769701K201020202024New Bedford
2024813
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,136 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,588
+12%since 2023
from $29,174 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.303 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $167,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
9.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
88
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(935)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score0.3%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(812)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score0.3%(2)
Diversity Score
0
+15%since 2023
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
−4%since 2023
from 24.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
Female
50.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 99.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Bedford, Pennsylvania?

New Bedford, Pennsylvania has about 813 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Bedford, Pennsylvania earns about $90,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Bedford, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Bedford, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $204,400.

How educated are people in New Bedford, Pennsylvania?

About 50.1% of adults age 25 and over in New Bedford, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Bedford, Pennsylvania?

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

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