New Bedford, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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New Bedford, Pennsylvania
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 New Bedford, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
New Bedford, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lawrence County |
| Township | Pulaski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.56 sq mi (6.62 km2) |
| • Land | 2.55 sq mi (6.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 857 |
| • Density | 335.82/sq mi (129.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-53192 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1193012 |
New Bedford is a small community located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics. In 2020, about 857 people lived here.
Where is New Bedford Located?
New Bedford is found in the northwest part of Lawrence County. It sits right on the border with the state of Ohio.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 422 runs along the southern edge of New Bedford. This highway can take you about 10 miles (16 km) southeast to New Castle, which is the main city in Lawrence County. If you head west on the same highway, you'll reach Youngstown, Ohio, about 8 miles (13 km) away.
Pennsylvania Route 208 goes through the middle of New Bedford. This route leads east about 4 miles (6.4 km) to the village of Pulaski and Interstate 376.
Land and Water
New Bedford covers a total area of about 2.56 square miles (6.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.004 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Most of the water in the community flows northeast into Deer Creek. This creek then flows east into the Shenango River. However, the very southwest part of New Bedford drains south into Coffee Run, which is a small stream that flows into the Mahoning River.
How Many People Live Here?
The United States Census Bureau collects information about how many people live in different places.
- In 2020, the population of New Bedford was 857 people.
