New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts
New Bedford: City in Bristol County, Massachusetts
About
New Bedford is a city located in the county of Bristol in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 95,072 and a population density of 1,521 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 95,517 inhabitants.
The city was created 383 years ago in 1639.
Quick Facts about New Bedford
| Population : | 95,517 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Bristol County |
| Different from : | Bedford |
| Area : | 62.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1640 (383 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:21:04 (2nd February 2023) |
| Postal code : | 02740 |
| Density : | 1,528 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
New Bedford is located at 41°38'7"N 70°55'37"W (41.6352600, -70.9270100).
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- Official Website
Official website of New Bedford
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Demographics
The population of New Bedford increased by 0.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 95,072 | - | census |
| 2011 | 94,896 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 94,998 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 95,065 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 95,121 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 95,128 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 95,135 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 95,083 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 95,371 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 95,363 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 95,517 | 0.16% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in New Bedford
1 New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
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2 New Bedford Whaling Museum
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3 Fort Rodman
1000 Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Seamen's Bethel
15 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation
New Bedford, MA 02745, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in New Bedford
1 New Bedford City Hall
133 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740 ➦ Show Map
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People born in New Bedford (150)
People born in New Bedford, including merchant Warren Delano, female pop singer Tynisha Keli, artist, author, sailor, and knot expert Clifford Warren Ashley, .
List
- Franklin S. Billings (American politician (1862-1935)) he was born in 11/05/1862
- Marie Equi (American doctor) she was born in 07/04/1872
- Moses Hicks Grinnell (American politician (1803-1877)) he was born in 03/03/1803
- Jonathan Bourne, Jr. (American politician (1855-1940)) he was born in 23/02/1855
- John Tukey (American mathematician (1915-2000)) he was born in 16/06/1915
- Herbert W. Ladd (American politician (1843-1913)) he was born in 15/10/1843
- Hetty Green (Gilded Age businesswoman) she was born in 21/11/1834
- William M. Butler (American politician (1861-1937)) he was born in 29/01/1861
- Samuel S. Wagstaff, Jr. (mathematician) he was born in 21/02/1945
- Cheryl Araujo (American victim of crime, activist) she was born in 28/03/1961
- Benjamin F. White (9th Governor of Montana Territory (1838-1920)) he was born in 03/12/1838
- Brian Pothier (American ice hockey player) he was born in 15/04/1977
- Albert Pinkham Ryder (American painter) he was born in 19/03/1847
- Quinn Sullivan (American musician (born 1999)) he was born in 26/03/1999
- David Maslanka (American composer) he was born in 30/08/1943
- Charles S. Randall (American politician (1824-1904)) he was born in 20/02/1824
- Joseph Grinnell (U.S. Representative (1788-1885)) he was born in 17/11/1788
- Isabel Morgan (American virologist) she was born in 20/08/1911
Schools in New Bedford
College & universities near New Bedford, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167039 | Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford | New Bedford (MA) | 02720-3445 |
| 167987 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | North Dartmouth (MA) | 02747-2300 |
| 165608 | Diman Regional Technical Institute | Fall River (MA) | 02723 |
| 165033 | Bristol Community College | Fall River (MA) | 02720-7395 |
| 165750 | Rob Roy Academy-Fall River | Fall River (MA) | 02720-3445 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near New Bedford, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
Post offices near New Bedford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford Post Office | New Bedford (MA) | 02740 |
| Fairhaven Post Office | Fairhaven (MA) | 02719 |
| Orchard Str Post Office | New Bedford (MA) | 02744 |
| North Post Office | New Bedford (MA) | 02746 |
| Fairhaven Carrier Annex Post Office | Fairhaven (MA) | 02719 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- New Bedford , Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 69 people.
Other cities in Bristol County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Bristol County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall River | 89,792 | City in Massachusetts |
| Taunton | 57,675 | City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States |
| City of Taunton | 55,874 | City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Attleboro | 45,444 | City in Bristol Country, Massachusetts |
| Easton | 25,116 | Town in the U. |
| Mansfield | 24,539 | Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Norton | 19,983 | City in Massachusetts |
| Somerset | 18,144 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Swansea | 17,000 | Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts |
| Fairhaven | 16,103 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westport | 16,097 | Town of the United States |
| Seekonk | 15,851 | Town in the United States |
| Head of Westport | 14,809 | City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Raynham | 14,560 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Oxford | 13,941 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Rehoboth | 12,503 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
New Bedford distances to largest Massachusetts cities
