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North Bend

Washington · 8,758 residents (2025 est.) · 4.348 sq mi
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#231Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,048,600#294Highest median household incomeof 6,818$175,109
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North Bend is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $175,109. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,048,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,953
+68%since 2000
from 4,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,829 / sq mi
+70%since 2009
from 1,078 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+14%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,758 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024North Bend
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.4%(590)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(553)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.2%(576)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(565)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(226)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.2%(891)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.5%(1,549)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.2%(1,288)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.8%(778)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.1%(647)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.4%(269)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.3%(21)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$175,109
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,534 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,627
+189%since 2000
from $28,229 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+4%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,048,600
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,091
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,001 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+8%since 2009
from 5.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
92
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in North Bend on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(4,271)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(180)
Asian2.2%(106)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(5,469)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(1,061)
Asian6.3%(500)
Other11.6%(923)
Diversity Score
61
+140%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.1%(568)
Puerto Rican1.9%(148)
Salvadoran1.4%(115)
Chilean1.1%(91)
Panamanian0.6%(48)
Colombian0.6%(44)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.3%(183)
Chinese1.2%(94)
Japanese0.8%(65)
Korean0.7%(57)
Vietnamese0.6%(50)
Filipino0.3%(25)
Taiwanese0.2%(18)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.8%(64)
Ancestry
German19.8%(1,578)
English17.9%(1,420)
Irish15.3%(1,215)
Scottish4.3%(345)
Italian4.2%(338)
Norwegian2.9%(231)
French2.5%(199)
Swedish2.4%(193)
American1.9%(152)
Canadian1.6%(126)
Polish1.2%(99)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.2%(92)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(87)
Russian1%(78)
West Indian0.6%(48)
Jamaican0.6%(48)
British0.5%(39)
Austrian0.5%(37)
Dutch0.4%(32)
Portuguese0.4%(32)
Swiss0.4%(31)
Czech0.4%(30)
Lithuanian0.4%(29)
Danish0.4%(28)
Arab0.3%(27)
Egyptian0.3%(27)
Finnish0.3%(27)
Romanian0.3%(23)
Ukrainian0.2%(18)
Hungarian0.2%(16)
Serbian0.2%(13)
Slovak0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 86.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 10.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.9%(833)
Married65.7%(2,031)
Widowed0.5%(17)
Divorced6.9%(212)
Women 15+
Never married22.3%(699)
Married63%(1,980)
Widowed5.7%(179)
Divorced9%(283)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Bend, Washington?

North Bend, Washington has about 7,953 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Bend, Washington?

The typical household in North Bend, Washington earns about $175,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Bend, Washington expensive?

In North Bend, Washington, the median home is worth about $1,048,600, and the typical rent is about $2,091 a month.

How educated are people in North Bend, Washington?

About 63.3% of adults age 25 and over in North Bend, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Bend, Washington?

About 4.1% of people in North Bend, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Bend, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, North Bend, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,427 residents, a change of about 215 percent over that period.

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