Poverty Rate in New Bedford, Massachusetts
In New Bedford, Massachusetts, an estimated 18,615 of 99,243 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in New Bedford, Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 18.8%.
- How many people in New Bedford, Massachusetts live in poverty?
In New Bedford, Massachusetts, an estimated 18,615 of 99,243 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in New Bedford, Massachusetts compare to the average for Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 80.77% higher than the Massachusetts average. In New Bedford, Massachusetts, an estimated 18.8% of 99,243 people live in poverty. In Massachusetts, 10.4% of 6,748,410 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in New Bedford, Massachusetts compare to the US?
The poverty rate in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 46.88% higher than the US average. In New Bedford, Massachusetts, an estimated 18.8% of 99,243 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
20.9% of 99 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
32.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
32.9% of 22 thousand people
Under 5 years
19.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
19.3% of 5 thousand people
5 to 17 years
37.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
37.1% of 17 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
32.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
32.9% of 22 thousand people
18 to 64 years
17.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
17.9% of 62 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
13.2% of 23 thousand people
35 to 64 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
20.7% of 39 thousand people
60 years and over
17.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
17.6% of 21 thousand people
65 years and over
16.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
16.2% of 16 thousand people
- Gender
Male
18.1% Poverty Rate for men in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
18.1% of 50 thousand people
Female
23.7% Poverty Rate for women in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
23.7% of 49 thousand people
- Race
White
16.3% Poverty Rate for White people in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
16.3% of 57 thousand people
Some other race
25.8% Poverty Rate for People with another race in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
25.8% of 16 thousand people
Two or more races
32.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
32.1% of 16 thousand people
Hispanic
30.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
30.7% of 23 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
15.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
15.9% of 56 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
17.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
17.1% of 69 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
23% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
23% of 16 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
18.8% of 26 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
13.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
13.4% of 15 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
9.9% of 11 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
10% of 49 thousand people
Employed
9.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
9.1% of 47 thousand people
Male
3.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
3.7% of 24 thousand people
Female
14.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
14.8% of 23 thousand people
Unemployed
28.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
28.8% of 2 thousand people
Male
26.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
26.5% of 1 thousand people
Female
31.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
31.5% of 1 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
18.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
18.1% of 81 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
3% of 32 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
22% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
22% of 20 thousand people
Did not work
32.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
32.3% of 28 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
25.9% Poverty Rate for single people in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
25.9% of 29 thousand people
Male
25% Poverty Rate for single men in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
25% of 15 thousand people
Female
27% Poverty Rate for single women in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
27% of 14 thousand people
18 to 24 years
33.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
33.7% of 3 thousand people
25 to 34 years
14.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
14.1% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
37.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
37.7% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
24.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
24.5% of 6 thousand people
55 to 64 years
35.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
35.1% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
26% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
26% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
20% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
20% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
1.4% of 11 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
31.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
31.7% of 7 thousand people
Did not work
45.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
45.7% of 11 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
20.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
20.7%