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East Providence, RI vs New Bedford, MA

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- New Bedford is 0% more densely populated than East Providence.
- People are 14.6% less likely to be married in New Bedford.
- The Median Age is 5.4 years younger in New Bedford.
 East Providence, RINew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock100,309329,725,481
 Female Population50.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
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 Population - 201047,144  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock93,768285,036,114
 Population - 199050,380  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-6.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock5,016.293.4
 Land Area13.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 East Providence, RINew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
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 Race
 East Providence, RINew Bedford, MAUnited States
 White78.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.4%12.2%
 Asian2.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock5.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock23.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 East Providence, RINew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Married Population45.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.9%50.2%
 Never Married34.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.9%10.8%
 Widowed7.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.382.60
 Households20,270  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock24,02180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households8,881  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock29.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.8%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for East Providence    3 Reviews
Tim · East Providence, RI
Sun, snow, rain, you get it all
Over 14 years ago

Rhode Island sometimes escape the more harsh weather that hammers New England, but as is typical of the region, be ready for  More

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Janis · East Providence, RI
Politics!
Over 17 years ago

It's a small town and it's about who you know. Very ethnic in a very enjoyable way. There are great bakeries, great little stores, parades, feasts...nice  More

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Kimberly · Riverside, RI
East Providence- Providence area
Over 19 years ago

East Providence is close enough to Providence that you're able to reap the benefits of arts and culture , but far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle. East  More

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Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews
David · New Bedford, MA
Gritty mostly, quaint Downtown, high addictions
Over 4 years ago

Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Lincoln · New Bedford, MA
Winters
Over 13 years ago

Cold  More

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Dale · New Bedford, MA
It is what you make it
Over 15 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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