New Bedford, MA, with a population of 24,294 and a population density of 2,361.12 people per square mile, is an area located in the southeastern corner of Massachusetts. New Bedford has a rich history as it was once a major whaling port in the mid-19th century. Today it is home to bustling businesses such as Seastreak Ferries, Anthony’s Homeport Restaurant and Florist, The Grind Cafe & Roasterie, and Fisherman's Wharf Inn. Year-round outdoor activities are abundant in New Bedford including visiting the Seaport Cultural District or Fort Taber Park. There are also several well known annual events such as the Arts & Music Festival which takes place every June and the Narrows Center for the Arts Winter Solstice Festival held each December. The area is also home to various demographic organizations such as Coastal Women's Health Center and Community Action for Better Housing (CABH) that provide vital services for those in need in the area. Sports fans can cheer on their local teams at Big League Baseball games at UMass Dartmouth or get their fix of professional soccer at Gillette Stadium with the New England Revolution.
The population in New Bedford (zip 02745) is 24,294. There are 2,352 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in New Bedford (zip 02745) is 41.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in New Bedford (zip 02745) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in New Bedford (zip 02745)
- 45.9% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 21.8% are married with children
- 20.2% have children, but are single
Race in New Bedford (zip 02745)
- 84.2% are White
- 1.8% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 2.5% claim Other
- 9.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander