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CITY · 2020 ACS

Bend

California · 603 residents · 2.914 sq mi
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Population has grown 21% since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $352,600. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

603
+21%since 2019
from 498 in 2019
2010 – 2024
207 / sq mi
+21%since 2019
from 171 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
54.5
−19%since 2019
from 67.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
389465542618695201020202024Bend
2024593
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,638
+11%since 2019
from $25,895 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 18.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
28.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 28.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction42.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance16.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$352,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $376,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
84.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.9% in 2019
15.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(411)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(87)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36%(180)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(459)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(58)
Asian1.8%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.7%(179)
30
−18%since 2019
from 36 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 19.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 87.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
11.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 97.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
23.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 21.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
15.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 23.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.0% in 2019
47.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.0% in 2019
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Bend, California?

Bend, California has about 603 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Bend, California expensive?

In Bend, California, the median home is worth about $352,600.

How educated are people in Bend, California?

About 20.1% 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 28.9% 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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