South Bend, IN population by race
The table below shows South Bend's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 57,611 | 55.89% |
Black or African American | 26,141 | 25.36% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 478 | 0.46% |
Asian | 2,102 | 2.04% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.06% |
Some other race | 5,960 | 5.78% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 10,732 | 10.41% |
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South Bend population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; South Bend has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that South Bend's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of South Bend population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 55.89% are white, 25.36% are Black or African American, 0.46% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.04% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 5.78% are some other race and 10.41% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
South Bend, IN population by race.
The largest racial group in South Bend is White with a population of 57,611 (55.89% of the total population).
South Bend 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in South Bend is White with a population of 57,611 (55.89% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 10,732 (10.41% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of South Bend, IN
By ethnicity, 16,873 (16.37% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 86,211 (83.63% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in South Bend, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 52,687 (61.11% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
South Bend, IN Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of South Bend's Non-Hispanic population.
South Bend Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
White alone | 52,687 | 61.11% |
Black or African American alone | 25,691 | 29.80% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 104 | 0.12% |
Asian alone | 2,075 | 2.41% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 60 | 0.07% |
Some other race alone | 695 | 0.81% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,899 | 5.68% |
Among the Hispanic population in South Bend, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 14,124 (83.71% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
South Bend, IN Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of South Bend's Hispanic population.
South Bend Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 14,124 | 83.71% |
Puerto Rican | 457 | 2.71% |
Cuban | 175 | 1.04% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,117 | 12.55% |
Things to know
What percentage of South Bend, IN is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 16.37% of South Bend population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in South Bend, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 14,124 (83.71% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does South Bend, IN have?
South Bend, IN has 26,141 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 25.36% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in South Bend is Black.
What is the largest minority group in South Bend, IN?
With 83.63% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in South Bend.
That being said, with a 25.36% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in South Bend.
What is the majority race in South Bend, IN?
With a population of 57,611 (55.89% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in South Bend.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in South Bend, with 25.36% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates