New Bedford Population

2010–2026

74

2026 projection

3.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for New Bedford. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202674-11.33%
20257500.00%
20247500.00%
202375-11.32%
20227600.00%
202176-11.30%
202077+710.00%
201970-11.41%
20187100.00%
201771-11.39%

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New Bedford Demographics

71.5median age

Median age

Female72.4 yrs
Male66 yrs

Adults

43
25 seniors · 58%18 other adults

Sex

Female 48.8% · 21Male 51.2% · 22

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 0.43 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

New Bedford Income

$42,500median household income

Median household income

$42,500

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$51,250

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.3%

About 1 in 11 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

New Bedford Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%36%52%
Never married21%32%10%
Divorced12%18%5%
Widowed14%14%14%
Separated9%0%19%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201