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CITY · 2010 ACS

North Bend

Washington · 5,731 residents · 4.348 sq mi
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North Bend is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,462. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $457,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,731
+21%since 2000
from 4,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.7
+12%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024North Bend
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.2%(413)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.6%(379)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148%(460)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.6%(436)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.2%(241)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.3%(648)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4416.2%(926)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5418.2%(1,045)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411.2%(643)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 744.5%(259)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.3%(187)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.6%(94)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,462
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,534 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,159
+28%since 2000
from $28,229 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$457,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$981
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+7%since 2009
from 5.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(5,028)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(367)
Asian1.5%(88)
Other1.8%(106)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.1%(175)
Ancestry
German27.8%(1,579)
English19%(1,080)
Irish12.6%(719)
Norwegian8.6%(489)
Scottish7.3%(418)
Lithuanian6.3%(357)
French5.7%(326)
Swedish5.2%(298)
American4.3%(242)
Italian3.6%(206)
Polish3.4%(195)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.3%(76)
Greek0.8%(47)
Portuguese0.8%(46)
Russian0.8%(45)
Welsh0.8%(44)
Dutch0.7%(39)
Danish0.6%(34)
Ukrainian0.5%(30)
Swiss0.4%(24)
Hungarian0.4%(22)
Canadian0.3%(16)
Czech0.2%(14)
British0.2%(13)
Croatian0.2%(12)
Finnish0.2%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.0%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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 5,731 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Bend, Washington earns about $77,462 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 $457,500, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in North Bend, Washington?

About 38.6% 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 5.4% 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 3,205 residents, a change of about 127 percent over that period.

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

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