New Bedford, MA cityscape

02745

New Bedford, MA

Total Population
25,084
Median Household Income
$70,338
Median Home Value
$303,200
Median Rent
$1,062

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$70,338
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$303,200
101.2% above state median
Rent
$1,062
100% above state median
Median Age
42.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor New Bedford, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$70,338
-6.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.41 people

Total Households
10,251
Family Households
41.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
35.1%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
16.8%
#3 Industry
Construction
15.7%
Total Employed Residents:7,960

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
8.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.7%
206 workers
Public Transit
0.9%
117 workers
Total Commuting Workers:12,325
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.6%
13,206 employed
Labor Force
13,980
761 unemployed
Median Age
42.1 years
Per Capita Income
$36,181
Poverty Rate
11.8%

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