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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

South Bend Metro

South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI · 2 counties · 324,501 residents · 947.889 sq mi
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South Bend has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,107.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
324,501
+2%since 2000
from 316,663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
342 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 334 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+9%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
294K302K311K319K327K1990201020202024South Bend
2024325K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,923
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,144
+53%since 2000
from $19,710 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,107
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,607 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(258,959)
Black10.5%(33,212)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(13,790)
Asian1.2%(3,780)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.9%(113,758)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(231,865)
Black11.6%(37,692)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(28,737)
Asian2.1%(6,902)
Other4.3%(14,048)
Diversity Score56%(181,741)
Segregation Score38.6%(125,277)
Diversity Score
56
+56%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

South BendCENTRAL103,201MishawakaCENTRAL51,226
What's inside

2 component counties

St. Joseph CountyCENTRAL272,861Cass CountyCENTRAL51,677
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI?

South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI has about 324,501 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI?

The typical household in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI earns about $54,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI expensive?

In South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, the median home is worth about $138,107, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI?

About 14.4% of people in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI grown since 1990?

Yes, South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27,972 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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