New Bedford, Massachusetts 

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New Bedford, MA is located in the southeastern part of Massachusetts. With a population of 100,309 and a population density of 4,777 people per square mile, it is one of the most densely populated cities in the US. The city has a unique mix of culture and history that make it an interesting place to visit. Local businesses range from antique stores to seafood restaurants. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities available such as whale watching, kayaking, and hiking along breathtaking trails with views of Buzzards Bay. Other notable organizations include the New Bedford Historical Society and New Bedford Whaling Museum. For sports fans, there are several local teams playing minor league baseball as well as semi-professional soccer and basketball teams.

The population in New Bedford is 100,309. There are 5,016 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in New Bedford is 36.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in New Bedford is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in New Bedford
- 39.1% are married
- 11.5% are divorced
- 20.9% are married with children
- 30.1% have children, but are single
Race in New Bedford

- 63.4% are white
- 5.4% are black
- 1.6% are asian
- 0.1% are native american
- 6.6% claim Other
- 20.0% claim Hispanic Ethnicity
- 2.9% Two or More Races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

ESTIMATED TOTAL POPULATION BY AGE

  PEOPLENew Bedford, MassachusettsUnited States
  100,309329,725,481
  50.1%50.5%
  49.9%49.5%
  36.538.4
  95,355326,569,308
  95,053309,327,143
  93,768285,036,114
  99,922251,960,433
  1.9%15.6%
  -4.4%30.8%
  5,016.293.4
  20.03,531,905.4
  4.1264,836.8
  RACE
  58.0%59.4%
  5.4%12.2%
  1.4%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  5.5%0.4%
  6.5%3.2%
  23.1%18.4%
  MARRIAGE & FAMILY
  39.1%49.8%
      35.6%48.0%
      3.5%1.8%
  60.9%50.2%
      42.8%33.8%
      11.9%10.8%
      6.2%5.6%
  2.382.60
  41,395124,010,992
  24,02180,755,759
      22.6%30.5%
      32.9%42.9%
  17,37443,255,233
      29.7%15.8%
      14.9%10.8%
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    Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews
    Gritty mostly, quaint Downtown, high addictions - 7/25/2021
    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... Read More

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    Winters - 1/21/2012
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    It is what you make it - 1/25/2010
    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... Read More


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