- Age
- 18 to 64 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
18 to 64 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2023
21.8% of 60 thousand people
18 to 64 years poverty in New Bedford, Massachusetts compared
How does New Bedford, Massachusetts compare to other Massachusetts and National averages?
New Bedford, Massachusetts
21.8%
Massachusetts
9.6% (-56% lower than New Bedford, Massachusetts)
National average
11.5% (-47% lower than New Bedford, Massachusetts)
21.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Historical Timeline
21.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in New Bedford, Massachusetts historical data
2011 - 19.7%
The 2011 19.7% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 19.9%
The 2012 increase to 19.9% from 2011 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2013 - 25.5%
The 2013 increase to 25.5% from 2012 represents a 5.6% increase YoY.
2014 - 22.1%
The 2014 decrease to 22.1% from 2013 represents a -3.4% decrease YoY.
2015 - 21.5%
The 2015 decrease to 21.5% from 2014 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2016 - 16.4%
The 2016 decrease to 16.4% from 2015 represents a -5.1% decrease YoY.
2017 - 16.2%
The 2017 decrease to 16.2% from 2016 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2018 - 15.9%
The 2018 decrease to 15.9% from 2017 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2019 - 17.5%
The 2019 increase to 17.5% from 2018 represents a 1.6% increase YoY.
2021 - 19.9%
The 2021 increase to 19.9% from 2019 represents a 2.4% increase YoY.
2022 - 17.9%
The 2022 decrease to 17.9% from 2021 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.
2023 - 21.8%
The 2023 increase to 21.8% from 2022 represents a 3.9% increase YoY.
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