Demographics in New Bedford, MA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is New Bedford?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

100,731

Male

50,748

50.4%

Female

49,983

49.6%

Median Age

37.0

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

57.5%

Black

6.0%

Hispanic

24.5%

Asian

1.5%

Two or More

17.5%

Other

16.7%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

11.3%

High School or Higher

34.5%

Foreign Born

20.7%

Veterans

3.5%

Married

31.2%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

New Bedford, MA has a population of 100,731 with a median age of 37.0. The racial makeup is 57.5% White, 24.5% Hispanic, 6.0% Black, 1.5% Asian. About 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 20.7%.