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CITY · 2010 ACS

Bend

California · 619 residents · 2.914 sq mi
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Bend is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,344. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $321,400. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
619
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 620 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
212 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 213 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
−1%vs 2011
vs 49.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
389465542618695201020202024Bend
2024593
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,344
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $72,917 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2019
Per capita income
$30,104
−5%vs 2011
vs $31,726 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.402 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$321,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $301,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $709 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−29.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.3% in 2011
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.0%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+25%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(567)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(22)
Asian1.5%(9)
Other3.5%(22)
Diversity Score20.1%(125)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(540)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(48)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other3.5%(22)
Diversity Score28.2%(174)
Diversity Score
28
+40%vs 2011
vs 20 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 26.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.7%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.5%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
Female
46.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.3% in 2011
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bend, California?

Bend, California has about 619 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bend, California?

The typical household in Bend, California earns about $62,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bend, California expensive?

In Bend, California, the median home is worth about $321,400, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Bend, California?

About 23.6% 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 8.4% of people in Bend, California live below the federal poverty line.

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