South Bend is a city located in Pacific County Washington. South Bend has a 2024 population of 1,776. It is also the county seat of Pacific County. South Bend is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,752 in 2020.
The average household income in South Bend is $63,778 with a poverty rate of 27.7%. The median age in South Bend is 45.5 years: 46.5 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Bend was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,096 | 59.05% |
| Other race | 322 | 17.35% |
| Two or more races | 169 | 9.11% |
| Asian | 106 | 5.71% |
| Native American | 102 | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 3.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 742 | 2.4 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Non Family | 287 | 1.18 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Married | 264 | 2.91 | 78 | 22 |
| Female | 110 | 3.58 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Male | 81 | 3.46 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
59.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 7.02% |
| Associates Degree | 106 | 8.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 225 | 17.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 4.7% |
| High School Graduate | 323 | 24.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 148 | 11.41% |
| Some College | 343 | 26.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 872 | 775 | 206 |
| Hispanic | 188 | 102 | 16 |
| Other Race | 138 | 52 | 0 |
| Asian | 81 | 39 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 58 | 25 |
| Native American | 57 | 57 | 32 |
| Black | 53 | 53 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 56.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,139 | $0 | $76,944 |
| High School Graduate | $31,250 | $31,818 | $29,632 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,250 | $32,443 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,149 | $37,061 | $28,015 |
| Some College | $43,036 | $68,750 | $0 |
$36,149
Average Earnings
$37,061
Average Male
$28,015
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.2% of South Bend residents speak only English, while 21.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,044 | 241 | 23.08% |
| Hispanic | 394 | 106 | 26.9% |
| Other | 322 | 74 | 22.98% |
| Asian | 106 | 67 | 63.21% |
| Black | 47 | 47 | 100% |
| Multiple | 147 | 39 | 26.53% |
| Native | 99 | 32 | 32.32% |
27.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.61%
Male Poverty Rate
24.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Bend is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Bend is Other, with 22.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.84% |
| High School | 28.01% |
| Some College | 27.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.62% |
| Female Employed | 13.84% |
| Male Employed | 8.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,023 | $67,137 |
| Households | $43,333 | $63,778 |
| Married Families | $72,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,898 | $33,849 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
124
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 12.46% |
| Asian | 8 | 8.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.5%
Labor Force Participation
40.2%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.63%
Born in South Bend
86.48%
Native Born
13.52%
Foreign Born
9.59%
Non Citizen
3.93%
Naturalized
86.48% of South Bend residents were born in the United States, with 54.63% having been born in Washington. 9.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,806 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 1,800 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 1,794 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2026 | 1,788 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 1,782 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 1,776 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 1,770 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 1,771 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 1,776 | 24 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 1,752 | 51 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1,701 | 24 | 1.43% |
| 2018 | 1,677 | 14 | 0.84% |
| 2017 | 1,663 | 26 | 1.59% |
| 2016 | 1,637 | 24 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 1,613 | 18 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 1,595 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 1,588 | -21 | -1.31% |
| 2012 | 1,609 | -22 | -1.35% |
| 2011 | 1,631 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,631 | 0 | 0% |