New Bedford, MA Demographics
A map of New Bedford's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 57,498 | 56.9% |
Hispanic | 24,525 | 24.3% |
Multiracial | 9,274 | 9.2% |
Black | 4,787 | 4.7% |
Native American/Other | 3,985 | 3.9% |
Asian | 1,010 | 1.0% |
New Bedford, Massachusetts had a population of 101,079 in 2020. It was 56.9% White, 4.7% Black, 1.0% Asian, 24.3% Hispanic, 3.9% Native American/Other, and 9.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of New Bedford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, New Bedford is the 9th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
New Bedford's White Population
57,498 residents of New Bedford identify as White, or 56.9%. This makes the White share of the population of New Bedford slightly less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, New Bedford is ranked #228 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
New Bedford is less White than neighboring Acushnet Center (92.3% White), Bliss Corner (88% White), Smith Mills (86.6% White), Mattapoisett Center (93% White), and North Westport (93.5% White).
New Bedford's Black Population
4,787 residents of New Bedford identify as Black, or 4.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of New Bedford roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, New Bedford is ranked #45 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
New Bedford is more Black than neighboring Acushnet Center (0.5% Black), Bliss Corner (1.1% Black), Smith Mills (0.9% Black), Mattapoisett Center (0.3% Black), and North Westport (0.3% Black).
New Bedford's Asian Population
1,010 residents of New Bedford identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of New Bedford slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, New Bedford is ranked #172 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
New Bedford is more Asian than neighboring Acushnet Center (0.4% Asian), and North Westport (0.9% Asian). New Bedford is less Asian than neighboring Bliss Corner (2.1% Asian), and Smith Mills (3% Asian).
New Bedford's Hispanic Population
24,525 residents of New Bedford identify as Hispanic, or 24.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of New Bedford slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, New Bedford is ranked #12 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
New Bedford is more Hispanic than neighboring Acushnet Center (2.2% Hispanic), Bliss Corner (3.2% Hispanic), Smith Mills (3% Hispanic), Mattapoisett Center (1.6% Hispanic), and North Westport (1.9% Hispanic).
New Bedford's Native American/Other Population
3,985 residents of New Bedford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of New Bedford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, New Bedford is ranked #10 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
New Bedford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Acushnet Center (1% Native American/Other), Bliss Corner (1.5% Native American/Other), Smith Mills (1.3% Native American/Other), Mattapoisett Center (1.3% Native American/Other), and North Westport (0.8% Native American/Other).
New Bedford's Multiracial Population
9,274 residents of New Bedford identify as Multiracial, or 9.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of New Bedford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, New Bedford is ranked #11 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
New Bedford is more Multiracial than neighboring Acushnet Center (3.6% Multiracial), Bliss Corner (4% Multiracial), Smith Mills (5.2% Multiracial), Mattapoisett Center (2.9% Multiracial), and North Westport (2.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.