South Bend, IN — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 102,866 · Indiana · Updated May 2026
Population
102,866
Median Income
$52,512
Home Price
$194,972
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty Rate
22.6%
Bachelor's+
29.4%
Full Demographics — South Bend, IN
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | South Bend, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 102,866 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 33.9 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 8.9% | 13.8% | |
| White | 54.1% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 24.4% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 17.3% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | South Bend, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $52,512 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,511 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $58,697 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.6% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.4% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | South Bend, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $194,972 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.8% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | South Bend, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 370 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1719 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | South Bend, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 39.7% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 15.2% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 20.3% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 12.6% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 15.3% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 18.2% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | South Bend, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 49.8°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 38.0 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | South Bend, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 10.1 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 55.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | South Bend, IN | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 21.6 min | 27.0 min |
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About South Bend, IN
South Bend is a city in Indiana, United States. With a population of 102,866, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, South Bend shows stronger commute time (22 min average commute vs 27 min average commute US avg). However, the city has a higher educational attainment at 29.4% bachelor's degree, compared to the US average of 35.8% bachelor's degree. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.