Bend, OR — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 97,502 · Oregon · Updated May 2026
Population
97,502
Median Income
$94,279
Home Price
$735,193
Unemployment
4.2%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Bachelor's+
49.3%
Full Demographics — Bend, OR
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Bend, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 97,502 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 37.6 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 17.6% | 13.8% | |
| White | 65.5% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 2.8% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 11.4% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 17.3% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Bend, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $94,279 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,659 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $63,691 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.3% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Bend, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $735,193 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.8% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Bend, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 355 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 3001 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Bend, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 26.5% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 8.9% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 16.0% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 6.5% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 17.7% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 10.0% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Bend, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 46.6°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 11.4 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Bend, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 9.0 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 55.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Bend, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 26.1 min | 27.0 min |
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About Bend, OR
Bend is a city in Oregon, United States. With a population of 97,502, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Bend shows stronger educational attainment (49.3% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and household income ($94,279 median HH income vs $74,580 median HH income US avg). However, the city has a higher unemployment at 4.2% unemployment, compared to the US average of 3.8% unemployment. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.