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North Bend

Washington · 7,461 residents · 4.348 sq mi
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North Bend is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,392. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $628,100. Households here earn about 55% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,461
+57%since 2000
from 4,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,716 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 1,092 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+14%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024North Bend
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,392
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,534 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,763
+83%since 2000
from $28,229 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$628,100
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,424
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,001 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+20%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(4,271)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(180)
Asian2.2%(106)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(781)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(5,905)
Black0.7%(51)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(612)
Asian4.1%(303)
Other5.5%(408)
Diversity Score41.2%(3,077)
Diversity Score
41
+151%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Bend, Washington?

North Bend, Washington has about 7,461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Bend, Washington earns about $119,392 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 $628,100, and the typical rent is about $1,424 a month.

How educated are people in North Bend, Washington?

About 49.2% 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 12.4% 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 4,935 residents, a change of about 195 percent over that period.

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