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South Bend

Washington · 1,746 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 $43,333. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,700. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,746
−3%since 2000
from 1,807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,064 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+7%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Bend
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,333
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,211 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,232
+57%since 2000
from $14,776 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+16%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(1,054)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino25%(437)
Asian5.7%(99)
Other12.1%(211)
Diversity Score73.2%(1,278)
Diversity Score
73
+117%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Bend, Washington?

South Bend, Washington has about 1,746 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Bend, Washington earns about $43,333 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 $129,700, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in South Bend, Washington?

About 18.8% 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 26.4% 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 190 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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