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South Bend

Nebraska · 92 residents · 0.085 sq mi
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South Bend has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,432. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,300. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92
+7%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,082 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+50%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
496581971131990201020202024South Bend
2024100
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,432
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,700
+74%since 2000
from $17,105 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+20%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.9%(19)
Diversity Score
21
+238%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−54.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.5%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Bend, Nebraska?

South Bend, Nebraska has about 92 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Bend, Nebraska earns about $49,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Bend, Nebraska expensive?

In South Bend, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in South Bend, Nebraska?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Bend, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Bend, Nebraska?

About 28.2% of people in South Bend, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Bend, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, South Bend, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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