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South Bend

Washington · 1,790 residents (2025 est.) · 1.641 sq mi
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South Bend has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $262,300. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 54% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,869
+3%since 2000
from 1,807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,139 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.9
+22%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,790 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Bend
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,211 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,779
+74%since 2000
from $14,776 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+10%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,300
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+126%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(1,427)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(167)
Asian4.9%(89)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.8%(610)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(921)
Black5%(93)
Hispanic / Latino29.3%(547)
Asian5.5%(103)
Other11%(205)
Diversity Score81.7%(1,528)
Diversity Score
82
+142%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
17.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 28.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.5%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 71.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 22.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Bend, Washington?

South Bend, Washington has about 1,869 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Bend, Washington earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Bend, Washington expensive?

In South Bend, Washington, the median home is worth about $262,300, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in South Bend, Washington?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Bend, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Bend, Washington?

About 24.2% of people in South Bend, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Bend, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, South Bend, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 313 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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