Document Type
Research Report
Publication Date
10-2021
Abstract
New Bedford is home to 19,826 Latinos according to the 2015-2019 American Community Survey. As Figure 1 shows, they represent 21% of the city’s population, nearly twice the Latino share of the state's overall population. New Bedford is geographically located in the South Coast region, which has a relatively small share of Latinos (7%). The city is majority White (60%), with Blacks making up 6% and Asians 2% of the city’s population.
Recommended Citation
Granberry, Phillip and Agarwal, Vishakha, "Latinos in Massachusetts: New Bedford" (2021). Gastón Institute Publications. 271.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/gaston_pubs/271