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South Bend, WA


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South Bend, Washington

South Bend, Washington, in Pacific county, is 70 miles SW of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 95 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. As of the year 2000 census, 1,807 people lived in South Bend.

The People and Families of South Bend

In South Bend, about 55% of adults are married.

Approximately 17% of South Bend is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of South Bend.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Bend had a median family income of $35,221.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from South Bend.

South Bend Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in South Bend are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. Living alone is quite feasible in South Bend, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In South Bend, 90% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

South Bend strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%South Bend Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%South Bend Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of South Bend, WA

Comparing South Bend to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens79
Age of the Population78
Male Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Female Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals95
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime36
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