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New Bedford

Pennsylvania · 925 residents · 2.552 sq mi
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New Bedford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,667. Population has grown 28% since 2011. Median home value is $93,800. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
925
+28%vs 2011
vs 720 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
362 / sq mi
+28%vs 2011
vs 282 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 48.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6897828769701K201020202024New Bedford
2024813
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,667
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,125 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,148
−7%vs 2011
vs $31,420 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.354 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $108,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−41.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.3% in 2011
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+8%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(711)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score3.1%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(909)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.1%(28)
Diversity Score10.8%(99)
Diversity Score
11
+248%vs 2011
vs 3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 22.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
+10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
+8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.6% in 2011
Female
50.8%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Bedford, Pennsylvania?

New Bedford, Pennsylvania has about 925 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Bedford, Pennsylvania earns about $46,667 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 $93,800.

How educated are people in New Bedford, Pennsylvania?

About 27.1% 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 5.1% of people in New Bedford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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