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South Bend

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
41.895
State:
Indiana

South Bend is a city located in St. Joseph County, Indiana. South Bend has a 2026 population of 103,894. It is also the county seat of St. Joseph County. South Bend is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 103,350 in 2020.

The median household income in South Bend is $55,786 with a poverty rate of 20.81%. The median age in South Bend is 34.8 years: 33.6 years for males, and 36.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.8 males.

103.9K
Total Population
2,480
Density (mi²)
91 0.09%
Growth

South Bend Population

South Bend Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026103,894910.09%
2025103,803900.09%
2024103,71300%
2023103,7133800.37%
2022103,3331770.17%
2021103,156-194-0.19%
2020103,350-94-0.09%
2019101,97970.01%
2018101,972-104-0.1%
2017102,076160.02%
2016102,0602970.29%
2015101,7632100.21%
2014101,5532830.28%
2013101,2701900.19%
2012101,080-152-0.15%
2011101,232430.04%
2010101,189210.02%
2000107,7892,2782.16%
1990105,511-4,216-3.84%
1980109,727-15,853-12.62%
1970125,580-6,865-5.18%
1960132,44516,53414.26%
1950115,91114,64314.46%
1940101,268-2,925-2.81%
1930104,19333,21046.79%
192070,98317,29932.22%
191053,68417,68549.13%
190035,99914,18064.99%
189021,8198,53964.3%
188013,2806,07484.29%
18707,2063,37488.05%
18603,8322,132125.41%
18501,70000%

Median Age

Overall: 34.8 years
Female: 36.3 years
Male: 33.6 years

South Bend Adults

There are 76,817 adults, (15,433 of whom are seniors) in South Bend.

Sex Ratio

Female: 53,755 (52.1%)
Male: 49,330 (47.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Bend includes 53.54% White, 22.74% Black or African American, 5.82% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White55,19253.54%
Black or African American23,44422.74%
Two or more races15,49715.03%
Other race6,0005.82%
Asian2,3642.29%
Native American5100.49%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander780.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races9,5489.26%
Other race5,4285.27%
White2,6912.61%
Native American3970.39%
Black or African American3030.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander360.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White52,50150.93%
Black or African American23,14122.45%
Two or more races5,9495.77%
Asian2,3642.29%
Other race5720.55%
Native American1130.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander420.04%

South Bend Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Bend 's average per capita income is $41,776. Household income levels show a median of $55,786. The poverty rate stands at 20.81%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$90,611$114,200
Families$70,588$89,748
Households$55,786$75,985
Non Families$38,132$56,642

$41,776

Average Income

$55,786

Median Household Income

20.81%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)