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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Bend

Washington · 4,746 residents · 4.348 sq mi
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North Bend is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,534. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $268,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,746
+88%since 1990
from 2,526 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,092 / sq mi
+88%since 1990
from 581 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
−1%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024North Bend
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,534
+61%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,020 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,229
+105%since 1990
from $13,772 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$268,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $120,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,001
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $493 in 1990
US average: $602
58.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.6% in 1990
41.4% rent
4.4
+5%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,436)
Black1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(67)
Asian1.3%(33)
Diversity Score14.5%(367)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(4,271)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(180)
Asian2.2%(106)
Diversity Score16.5%(781)
16
+13%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.8%
+24.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.4%
+16.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.9%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−11%since 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Bend, Washington?

North Bend, Washington has about 4,746 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Bend, Washington earns about $61,534 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 $268,700, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in North Bend, Washington?

About 37.8% 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 4.7% 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 2,220 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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

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