Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Wilmington, NC vs New Bedford, MA

Change Cities
Highlights
- New Bedford is 0% more densely populated than Wilmington.
- People are 5.4% less likely to be married in New Bedford.
- The Median Age is 0.9 years younger in New Bedford.
 Wilmington, NCNew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock100,309329,725,481
 Female Population53.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 space3
 Population - 2010106,769  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock93,768285,036,114
 Population - 199055,530  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now124.7%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock5,016.293.4
 Land Area51.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.1264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Wilmington, NCNew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Wilmington, NCNew Bedford, MAUnited States
 White70.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.4%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock5.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock23.1%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Wilmington, NCNew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Married Population41.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.9%50.2%
 Never Married41.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.9%10.8%
 Widowed5.3%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.382.60
 Households52,656  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock24,02180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households27,941  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock29.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.4%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
Reviews for Wilmington    71 Reviews
jimmy · Wilmington, NC
Wilmington is EXPENSIVE.. No Affordable Housing
Over 2 years ago

I was born here and I will update more at a later time. First and most important, teh average cost of a 1br apt in Wilmington is approximately $1,800. Rentals have  More

   |    Reply
Kate · Wilmington, NC
Wilmington has it's pros and cons.
Over 3 years ago

I think that a lot has changed since covid for this city and will continue to keep changing with our insane economy. But I was born and raised in Wilmington and have  More

   |    Reply
Scotty · 
Erasing History and charm
Over 4 years ago

Wilmington NC was once a wonderful city filled with Southern charm, history, safety and natural beauty. Recently that has been replaced by erasing everything Southern or  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Wilmington

See all reviews
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

   |    Reply
Lincoln · New Bedford, MA
Winters
Over 13 years ago

Cold  More

   |    Reply
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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of New Bedford

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Superior, ColoradoGlastonbury, ConnecticutCompare
 Bethany Beach, DelawareMyrtle Beach, South CarolinaCompare
 Lehigh Acres, FloridaEugene, OregonCompare
 Hoquiam, WashingtonClearwater, FloridaCompare
 Bellevue, WashingtonCarpinteria, CaliforniaCompare
 Hebron, KentuckyMorgantown, West VirginiaCompare
 Folsom, CaliforniaJacksonville, North CarolinaCompare
 Yakima, WashingtonChester, VirginiaCompare
 Georgiana, AlabamaVancleave, MississippiCompare
 Oxford, MississippiFort Washington, MarylandCompare

Learn More About Wilmington, North Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About New Bedford, Massachusetts
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.