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New Bedford

Pennsylvania · 857 residents · 2.552 sq mi
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New Bedford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,063. Population has fallen 17% since 2019, a loss of 175 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $138,300. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
857
−17%since 2019
from 1,032 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
336 / sq mi
−17%since 2019
from 404 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+11%since 2019
from 41.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6897828769701K201020202024New Bedford
2024813
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,063
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $53,494 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,557
−12%since 2019
from $25,629 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 36.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $141,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 89.4% in 2019
17.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−11%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,026)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(828)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.3%(20)
Diversity Score
2
+61%since 2019
from 1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 88.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−2%since 2019
from 24.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 76.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 61.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 28.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Female
49.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Bedford, Pennsylvania?

New Bedford, Pennsylvania has about 857 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Bedford, Pennsylvania earns about $59,063 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 $138,300.

How educated are people in New Bedford, Pennsylvania?

About 12.1% 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 7.2% of people in New Bedford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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