About New Bedford
Learn more about the city of New Bedford by reading about the specific demographics and lifestyle that is unique to this city area. This includes local information such as age ranges, population, income, households, schools, search tips, restaurants, shopping, local flavor and more. Knowing the area of New Bedford will be essential if you are going to consider renting in New Bedford. You can also view apartments for rent in New Bedford, MA by clicking the link and search box below.
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New Bedford Demographic Information
- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 13.52% |
| 10-17 | 11.17% |
| 18-29 | 16.85% |
| 30-39 | 14.28% |
| 40-49 | 14.06% |
| 50-64 | 13.32% |
| 65 & Over | 16.80% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 20.12 sq mi |
| Total Population | 95,768 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 72nd percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 60th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 47th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 80th percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $29,774 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $43,076 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 21st percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 10th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 30th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 16th percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 41st percentile |
| Single | 59th percentile |
| Married With Children | 18th percentile |
| Married With No Children | 23rd percentile |
| Single With Children | 15th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 44th percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | NEW BEDFORD |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 14.38 : 1 |
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