South Bend, WA Demographics

A map of South Bend's Population by Race

South Bend, Washington has an estimated population of 1,869, an increase from the 1,746 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.3% White, 29.3% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 5.5% Asian, 5.2% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Black. 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 has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Washington 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 56.6% in 2020 and 66.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Bend is ranked the 320th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 336th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Bend's White Population

921 residents of South Bend, or 49.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Bend is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. South Bend ranks 510th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bend's White population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. White residents' share of South Bend's population has decreased from 60.4% to 49.3%.

South Bend is less White than neighboring Raymond (67.9% White), Willapa (100% White), Bay Center (100% White), Tokeland (79.5% White), and Lebam (86.2% White).

South Bend's Black Population

93 residents of South Bend, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Bend is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. South Bend ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bend's Black population has grown by an estimated 1062.5%. Black residents' share of South Bend's population has increased from 0.5% to 5.0%.

South Bend is more Black than neighboring Raymond (0% Black), Willapa (0% Black), Bay Center (0% Black), Tokeland (0% Black), and Lebam (0% Black).

South Bend's Asian Population

103 residents of South Bend, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Bend is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. South Bend ranks 106th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bend's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Asian residents' share of South Bend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

South Bend is more Asian than neighboring Raymond (2.4% Asian), Willapa (0% Asian), Bay Center (0% Asian), Tokeland (0% Asian), and Lebam (0.7% Asian).

South Bend's Hispanic Population

547 residents of South Bend, or 29.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Bend is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Bend ranks 74th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bend's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Hispanic residents' share of South Bend's population has increased from 25.0% to 29.3%.

South Bend is more Hispanic than neighboring Raymond (16.8% Hispanic), Willapa (0% Hispanic), Bay Center (0% Hispanic), Tokeland (0% Hispanic), and Lebam (12.4% Hispanic).

South Bend's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of South Bend, or 5.2% 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 slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. South Bend ranks 134th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bend's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Bend's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.2%.

South Bend is more Native American/Other than neighboring Raymond (3.1% Native American/Other), Willapa (0% Native American/Other), Bay Center (0% Native American/Other), and Lebam (0% Native American/Other). South Bend is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tokeland (16.4% Native American/Other).

South Bend's Multiracial Population

107 residents of South Bend, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Bend is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Bend ranks 437th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bend's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. Multiracial residents' share of South Bend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

South Bend is more Multiracial than neighboring Willapa (0% Multiracial), Bay Center (0% Multiracial), Tokeland (4.1% Multiracial), and Lebam (0.7% Multiracial). South Bend is less Multiracial than neighboring Raymond (9.8% 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.