Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

South Bend, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,869

Median Agei

47.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

49.3%921

Hispanic/Latino

29.3%547

Two or More

5.7%107

Asian

5.5%103

Black

5%93

American Indian/Alaska Native

4.6%86

Other

0.6%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%85

High School Diploma

18.2%244

Some College (<1 yr)

12.1%162

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%138

Associate's Degree

9.3%125

Bachelor's Degree

15.2%204

Master's Degree

5.4%72

Doctorate

0.4%6

HS or Higher

77.3%

BA or Higher

21%

Graduate+

5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$262,300

Median Renti

$1,010

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64%485

Renter-Occupied

36%273

Total Units

816

Homeownership

64%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

10.3%50

$150K–$200K

7.4%36

$200K–$300K

45.2%219

$300K–$500K

36.3%176

$500K–$1M

0.8%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.7%22

2000–2009

4%33

1990–1999

5.4%44

1980–1989

15.9%130

1970–1979

18.3%149

1960–1969

9.6%78

1950–1959

8.3%68

1940–1949

3.4%28

1939 or earlier

32.4%264

Heating Fuel

Electricity

79.4%602

Bottled/LP Gas

6.6%50

Wood

6.1%46

Utility Gas

3.7%28

Fuel Oil

3%23

Other

1.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,000

Mean Household Incomei

$65,023

Per Capita Incomei

$25,779

Poverty Ratei

23.5%

Unemploymenti

7.8%

Labor Forcei

774

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.7%43

$10K–$15K

13.9%105

$15K–$20K

1.8%14

$20K–$25K

10.2%77

$25K–$30K

6.2%47

$30K–$35K

5.9%45

$35K–$40K

1.6%12

$40K–$45K

4.7%36

$45K–$50K

1.2%9

$50K–$60K

3.3%25

$60K–$75K

10.7%81

$75K–$100K

12.4%94

$100K–$125K

7.3%55

$125K–$150K

5.4%41

$150K–$200K

6.7%51

$200K+

3%23

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

32017.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

251

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

669

Avg. Commutei

20.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

714

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

91(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.4%Insured

5.6%Uninsured