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New Bedford city, Massachusetts

Official LSAD Designation: New Bedford city • Census GEOID: 2545000 • Bristol County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for New Bedford city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $56,981 ±$3,070
Per Capita Income $30,556 ±$860
Poverty Rate 20.6% ±1.7%
Population Below Poverty Level 20,493 ±1,693
Unemployment Rate 8.3% ±1.3%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 45,599 ±1,290
Broadband Internet Rate 86.6% ±0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).