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Bend

California · 593 residents · 2.914 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $461,500. With a median age of 61.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
593
+10%since 2023
from 537 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
204 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 184 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
389465542618695201020202024Bend
2024593
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$63,126
+1%since 2023
from $62,638 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−6%since 2023
from 0.404 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$461,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $451,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(395)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(17)
Asian8.8%(47)
Other14.5%(78)
Diversity Score53.6%(288)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian13.2%(78)
Other24.5%(145)
Diversity Score66.7%(396)
Diversity Score
67
+24%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
84.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
Female
66.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
Foreign born
10.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bend, California?

Bend, California has about 593 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Bend, California expensive?

In Bend, California, the median home is worth about $461,500.

How educated are people in Bend, California?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bend, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bend, California?

About 2.5% of people in Bend, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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