South Bend, IN Demographics

A map of South Bend's Population by Race

South Bend, Indiana has an estimated population of 103,085, a less than 1% change from the 103,453 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.9% White, 22.4% Black, 17.9% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Bend, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Bend is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Bend, that probability was 65.4% in 2020 and 65.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Bend is ranked the 4th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Bend was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Bend's White Population

52,501 residents of South Bend, or 50.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Bend is significantly lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. South Bend ranks 685th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bend's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of South Bend's population has increased from 50.2% to 50.9%.

South Bend is less White than neighboring Notre Dame (70.4% White), Roseland (51.7% White), Indian Village (70.1% White), Mishawaka (73.7% White), and Granger (79.3% White).

South Bend's Black Population

23,141 residents of South Bend, or 22.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Bend is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. South Bend ranks 8th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bend's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Black residents' share of South Bend's population has decreased from 25.2% to 22.4%.

South Bend is more Black than neighboring Notre Dame (4.5% Black), Roseland (21.8% Black), Indian Village (3.1% Black), Mishawaka (10.7% Black), and Granger (3.1% Black).

South Bend's Asian Population

2,364 residents of South Bend, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Bend is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. South Bend ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bend's Asian population has grown by an estimated 52.6%. Asian residents' share of South Bend's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.3%.

South Bend is more Asian than neighboring Indian Village (0% Asian). South Bend is less Asian than neighboring Notre Dame (7.3% Asian), Roseland (14.8% Asian), Mishawaka (2.4% Asian), and Granger (7% Asian).

South Bend's Hispanic Population

18,403 residents of South Bend, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Bend is higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. South Bend ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bend's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Hispanic residents' share of South Bend's population has increased from 16.7% to 17.9%.

South Bend is more Hispanic than neighboring Notre Dame (11% Hispanic), Roseland (8.7% Hispanic), Indian Village (17.5% Hispanic), Mishawaka (6.4% Hispanic), and Granger (5.5% Hispanic).

South Bend's Native American/Other Population

727 residents of South Bend, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Bend is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Bend ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bend's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Bend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

South Bend is more Native American/Other than neighboring Notre Dame (0.2% Native American/Other), Indian Village (0% Native American/Other), Mishawaka (0.5% Native American/Other), and Granger (0.4% Native American/Other). South Bend is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roseland (1% Native American/Other).

South Bend's Multiracial Population

5,949 residents of South Bend, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Bend is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Bend ranks 66th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bend's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Multiracial residents' share of South Bend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

South Bend is more Multiracial than neighboring Roseland (2% Multiracial), and Granger (4.8% Multiracial). South Bend is less Multiracial than neighboring Notre Dame (6.6% Multiracial), Indian Village (9.3% Multiracial), and Mishawaka (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.