New Bedford Population 2026
New Bedford has a population of 101,079, making it the #319 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Massachusetts. It is about 87× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
101,079
Rank in United States
#319
Coordinates
41.64°N, 70.93°W
~29 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
601 km
373 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Massachusetts
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 653,833 | #24 |
| Worcester | 206,518 | #116 |
| Springfield | 154,341 | #174 |
| Lowell | 110,699 | #275 |
| Cambridge | 110,402 | #278 |
| Dorchester | 97,826 | #335 |
| Brockton | 95,314 | #346 |
| Fall River | 94,000 | #355 |
Cities near New Bedford
- Fall River94,000 people · ~20 km away
- Portsmouth17,756 people · ~27 km away
- Bristol22,795 people · ~29 km away
- Middleborough23,116 people · ~29 km away
- Middletown17,303 people · ~32 km away
- Taunton56,789 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of New Bedford?
New Bedford has a population of 101,079 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #319 biggest city in United States.
What state is New Bedford in?
New Bedford is located in Massachusetts, United States.
Is New Bedford the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 601 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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