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South Bend, IN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Table Of Contents
  1. Overall Quality Of Life
  2. Crime Statistics
  3. Cost of living
  4. Images
  5. Rankings
  6. Map & Stats
Population
102,686
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
21.5%
Median Home
$88,600
Median Income
$42,657
Median Rent
$814

South Bend SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
8.5

South Bend, IN Crime Report

5,506
Total Crimes
5,391.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
129.83%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw		 South Bend
/ 100k People		 Indiana
/ 100k People		 National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 5,506 5,391.7 2,140.9 2,346.0
Violent Crime 1,765 1,728.4 357.7 387.8
Murder 28 27.4 7.5 6.5
Robbery 238 233.1 62.4 73.9
Aggravated Assault 1,421 1,391.5 253.0 279.7
Property Crime 3,741 3,663.4 1,783.2 1,958.2
Burglary 659 645.3 280.4 314.2
Larceny 2,511 2,458.9 1,274.3 1,398.0
Car Theft 571 559.2 228.5 246.0

South Bend, IN Cost Of Living

81
South Bend's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense South Bend Indiana National Average
Overall 81 86 100
Services 101 93 100
Groceries 90 93 100
Health 98 94 100
Housing 55 74 100
Transportation 93 95 100
Utilities 94 96 100

South Bend, IN Photos

City Of South Bendc Downtown Skyline
Source: Wikipedia User Khoa Huynh | CC BY-SA 2.0
South Bend Studebaker Museum New
Source: Public Domain
Palace Theaterc Morris Performing Arts Centerc In South Bend
Source: Public Domain
Four Winds Field At Coveleski Stadium Gate D Closeup
Source: Public Domain
South Bend East Race
Source: Wikipedia User Michael J. Lane | GFDL
County City Building South Bend
Source: Wikipedia User Ian Havens | CC BY-SA 4.0
South Bend Indiana Courthouse
Source: Public Domain
Main Building At The University Of Notre Dame
Source: Wikipedia User Matthew Rice | CC BY-SA 4.0
South Bend Tribune Street View
Source: Public Domain

Rankings for South Bend in Indiana

Ranks #8 in Worst Places To Live In Indiana

 Worst Places To Live In Indiana

Ranks #28 in Most Dangerous Cities In Indiana

 Most Dangerous Cities In Indiana

Ranks #56 in Cheapest Places To Live In Indiana

 Cheapest Places To Live In Indiana

Map Of South Bend, IN

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4

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5

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Population over time in South Bend

Year Population % Change
2020 102,686 0.4%
2019 102,233 0.3%
2018 101,928 0.9%
2017 101,037 0.4%
2016 100,590 0.2%
2015 100,422 -0.4%
2014 100,863 -0.4%
2013 101,282 -0.4%
2012 101,708 -0.4%
2011 102,073 -

Race / Ethnicity in South Bend

White
52.5% (53,884)
African American
24.9% (25,532)
American Indian
0.3% (348)
Asian
1.8% (1,850)
Hawaiian
0.0% (48)
Other
0.6% (601)
Two Or More
4.2% (4,347)
Hispanic
15.7% (16,076)
Race South Bend IN USA
White 52.5% 78.4% 60.1%
African American 24.9% 9.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.8% 2.3% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 4.2% 2.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 15.7% 7.1% 18.2%

Gender in South Bend

Female
52.6% (53,967)
Male
47.4% (48,719)
Gender South Bend IN USA
Female 52.6% 50.7% 50.8%
Male 47.4% 49.3% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in South Bend for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
5.0% (5,134)
9-12th Grade
10.0% (10,268)
High School / GED
29.0% (29,778)
Some College
20.0% (20,537)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (8,214)
Bachelor's Degree
16.0% (16,429)
Master's Degree
8.0% (8,214)
Professional Degree
2.0% (2,053)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (2,053)
Education South Bend IN USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 10.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 29.0% 33.0% 27.0%
Some College 20.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 16.0% 17.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For South Bend, Indiana

Less than $10,000
9.9% (1,019,127)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.1% (625,285)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.5% (1,285,223)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.3% (1,160,321)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.9% (1,734,922)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.6% (1,905,854)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.9% (1,018,869)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.5% (974,132)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.7% (277,991)
$200,000 or more
2.6% (266,871)
Income South Bend IN USA
Less than $10,000 9.9% 5.9% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.5% 9.5% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.3% 9.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.9% 13.6% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 19.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.9% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.5% 14.7% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.7% 5.2% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.6% 4.5% 8.3%

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