South Bend, IN Demographics & Local Data
Analyze population trends, housing costs, and the local economy by exploring Map AI.
Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
C
D
D
Population
| Metric | South Bend | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,545 | 6,825,814 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2352.0 | 187.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.19% | 0.45% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.4 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 39,457 | 2,676,823 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
South Bend has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | South Bend | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,230 | $70,132 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.42% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | South Bend | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $62,539 | $140,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,016 | $1,020 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.1% | 70.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | South Bend | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 17.5 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
South Bend has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | South Bend | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.5% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | 2.47 | 2.54 |
Health
South Bend has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | South Bend | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.6% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.7% | 22.4% | 19.0% |