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New Bedford, MA vs Omaha, NE

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- Omaha is 0% more densely populated than New Bedford.
- People are 20.0% more likely to be married in Omaha.
- The Median Age is 1.5 years younger in Omaha.
 New Bedford, MAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock488,059329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 201095,053  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock390,007285,036,114
 Population - 199099,922  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-4.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,531.493.4
 Land Area20.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 New Bedford, MAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 New Bedford, MAOmaha, NEUnited States
 White58.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 New Bedford, MAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Married Population39.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married42.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households41,395  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock115,08980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households17,374  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.9%  Unlock10.8%
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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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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews
David · Lacey, WA
Happy in Omaha!
Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Jim · Omaha, NE
High quality city life
Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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E · Elkhorn, NE
Omaha: Quiet, cozy, and quaint
Over 3 years ago

Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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