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South Bend

Indiana · 103,453 residents · 41.895 sq mi
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South Bend has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,657. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $88,600. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103,453
−4%since 2000
from 107,789 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,469 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,573 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
+5%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
100K102K104K106K109K1990201020202024South Bend
2024103K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,657
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,439 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,969
+46%since 2000
from $17,121 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
45.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(68,202)
Black24.4%(26,259)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(9,110)
Asian1.2%(1,271)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(68,229)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(51,891)
Black25.2%(26,102)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(17,249)
Asian1.5%(1,549)
Other5.2%(5,384)
Diversity Score80.7%(83,449)
Diversity Score
81
+27%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Bend, Indiana?

South Bend, Indiana has about 103,453 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Bend, Indiana?

The typical household in South Bend, Indiana earns about $42,657 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Bend, Indiana expensive?

In South Bend, Indiana, the median home is worth about $88,600, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in South Bend, Indiana?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in South Bend, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Bend, Indiana?

About 21.5% of people in South Bend, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Bend, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, South Bend, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,083 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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