Demographics & People — New Bedford, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 100,731 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~101,600 |
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| Median Age | 37.0 |
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| Total Households | 42,233 |
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| Family Households | 24,247 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57,925 |
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| Black or African American | 6,025 |
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| Asian | 1,551 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 24,717 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Portuguese | 32,771 |
| Other groups | 26,382 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 23,591 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 15,136 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 12,631 |
| Subsaharan African | 10,161 |
| Cape Verdean | 9,808 |
| Irish | 8,303 |
| French (except Basque) | 6,929 |
| English | 6,883 |
Language
| English Only | 58,729 |
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| Spanish | 15,401 |
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| Population 5+ | 94,167 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,465 |
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| Population 18+ | 76,942 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New Bedford, Massachusetts.
