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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Bend

Washington · 1,807 residents · 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 $29,211. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $75,500. Households here earn about 36% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,807
+16%since 1990
from 1,556 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,101 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 948 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
−2%since 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Bend
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,211
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,346 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,776
+54%since 1990
from $9,600 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.3%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$484
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
66.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
33.3% rent
2.6
+7%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,410)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian7.1%(110)
Diversity Score21.7%(337)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(1,427)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(167)
Asian4.9%(89)
Diversity Score33.8%(610)
34
+56%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.5%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
+12%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Bend, Washington?

South Bend, Washington has about 1,807 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Bend, Washington earns about $29,211 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 $75,500, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in South Bend, Washington?

About 14.4% 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 18.3% 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 251 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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