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 $56,992 with a poverty rate of 30.44%. The median age in South Bend is 44.5 years: 44.1 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Bend was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,045 | 56.21% |
| Other race | 356 | 19.15% |
| Two or more races | 246 | 13.23% |
| Asian | 97 | 5.22% |
| Native American | 60 | 3.23% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 2.96% |
| 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 | 731 | 2.43 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Non Family | 284 | 1.15 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Married | 245 | 2.86 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Female | 105 | 3.52 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 97 | 3.94 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
59.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 6.03% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 8.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 175 | 13.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 4.18% |
| High School Graduate | 417 | 32.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 138 | 10.67% |
| Some College | 320 | 24.75% |
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 | 827 | 759 | 159 |
| Hispanic | 227 | 121 | 24 |
| Other Race | 157 | 51 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 97 | 39 |
| Asian | 66 | 42 | 7 |
| Black | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 33.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,786 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,250 | $0 | $92,250 |
| High School Graduate | $45,104 | $47,500 | $26,328 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,986 | $44,821 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,432 | $48,625 | $19,265 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$34,432
Average Earnings
$48,625
Average Male
$19,265
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.64% of South Bend residents speak only English, while 22.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 969 | 246 | 25.39% |
| Hispanic | 458 | 125 | 27.29% |
| Other | 356 | 94 | 26.4% |
| Asian | 97 | 69 | 71.13% |
| Black | 50 | 50 | 100% |
| Native | 58 | 49 | 84.48% |
| Multiple | 201 | 36 | 17.91% |
30.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.51%
Male Poverty Rate
29.17%
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 Multiple, with 17.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.21% |
| Some College | 35.85% |
| High School | 26.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 19.01% |
| Male Employed | 12.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,961 | $63,569 |
| Households | $45,156 | $56,992 |
| Married Families | $57,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,292 | $30,997 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
154
Number of Veterans
154
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 13.11% |
| Other Race | 20 | 8.06% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 6.13% |
| Native American | 7 | 23.33% |
| Asian | 6 | 7.79% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44%
Labor Force Participation
43.5%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
51.1%
Born in South Bend
83.86%
Native Born
16.14%
Foreign Born
9.79%
Non Citizen
6.35%
Naturalized
83.86% of South Bend residents were born in the United States, with 51.1% having been born in Washington. 9.79% 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% |