South Bend, Indiana
South Bend: The most populous city in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It is located on the St. Joseph River in northern Indiana. South Bend is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Notre Dame campus and the South Bend Chocolate Company.
About
South Bend is a city located in the county of Saint Joseph in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 101,168 and a population density of 934 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 101,868 inhabitants.
The city was created 160 years ago in 1864.
South Bend is a city in northern Indiana, located along the St. Joseph River near the Michigan border. It's home to around 100,000 residents.
Education and Innovation
South Bend is best known as the home of the University of Notre Dame. The prestigious Catholic university drives much of the economy and innovation in the area. Beyond Notre Dame, South Bend is also home to Ivy Tech Community College and other smaller colleges.
The city has worked to reinvent itself as a hub for technology and entrepreneurship. Efforts include the construction of the Ignition Park tech center and the Renaissance District in downtown.
Manufacturing History
South Bend has a rich manufacturing history, largely led by the Studebaker car company which operated there from the 1920s to 1960s. The Studebaker National Museum commemorates this history. Other major employers have included Honeywell and AM General.
Arts and Culture
When not cheering on the Fighting Irish, residents of South Bend can enjoy cultural attractions like the Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend Museum of Art, and the East Race Waterway. The city is also home to several festivals like the South by South Bend music festival.
South Bend combines Midwestern charm, innovation, and traditions into a distinctive Northern Indiana city.
Quick Facts about South Bend
| Population : | 101,868 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Saint Joseph County |
| Postal code : | 46601, 46624, 46619, 46604, 46680, 46660, 46628, 46699, 46620, 46634, 46612–46617, 46635, 46629, 46637, 46626 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 574 |
| Area : | 108.3 km2 |
| Official name : | South Bend |
| Altitude : | 692 feet / 211 meters |
| Capital city : | South Bend is capital of St. Joseph County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1865 (160 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 07:39:29 (21st June 2025) |
| Density : | 941 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Bend is located at 41°41'0"N 86°15'0"W (41.6833800, -86.2500100).
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- Official Website
Official website of South Bend
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Demographics
The population of South Bend increased by 0.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 101,168 | - | census |
| 2011 | 101,224 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 101,056 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 101,226 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 101,489 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 101,687 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 101,996 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 102,021 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 101,971 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 102,026 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 101,868 | -0.16% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in South Bend
1 Studebaker National Museum
201 Chapin St, South Bend, IN 46601, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Seitz Park
S Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 River Lights Plaza
340 E Colfax Ave, South Bend, IN 46617, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 The History Museum
808 W Washington St, South Bend, IN 46601, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in South Bend (199)
People born in South Bend, including businessperson and ambassador Ronald Weiser, racing driver Mike Salay, sprinter Leroy Dixon, .
List
- George Seaton (American screenwriter, playwright, film director and producer, and theater director) he was born in 17/04/1911
- Eric F. Wieschaus (American geneticist) he was born in 08/06/1947
- Michael Alig (American club promoter, murderer and socialite) he was born in 29/04/1966
- Abraham L. Brick (American politician (1860-1908)) he was born in 27/05/1860
- Dean Norris (American actor) he was born in 08/04/1963
- Dolores Fuller (actress, songwriter (1923-2011)) she was born in 10/03/1923
- Jeremy Leven (Novelist, screenwriter, director, producer) he was born in 01/01/1941
- Kenneth Rexroth (American poet, writer, anarchist, academic and conscientious objector) he was born in 22/12/1905
- Ryan Newman (American racecar driver) he was born in 08/12/1977
- Marcie Free (American rock singer) was born in 12/04/1954
- Lambert Hillyer (Film director, Screenwriter) he was born in 08/07/1889
- Dale Messick (cartoonist) she was born in 11/04/1906
- George Rickey (American artist) he was born in 06/06/1907
- Jeremy Michael Boorda (United States admiral) he was born in 26/11/1939
- Clarence Long (American politician) he was born in 11/12/1908
- Maclyn McCarty (American geneticist) he was born in 09/06/1911
- Jimmy King (American basketball player) he was born in 09/08/1973
- Chad Everett (American actor (1937-2012)) he was born in 11/06/1937
Schools in South Bend
College & universities near South Bend, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488776 | Radiological Technologies University VT | South Bend (IN) | 46601-2352 |
| 152080 | University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame (IN) | 46556 |
| 150774 | Holy Cross College | Notre Dame (IN) | 46556-0308 |
| 151342 | Indiana University-South Bend | South Bend (IN) | 46615-7111 |
| 152390 | Saint Mary's College | Notre Dame (IN) | 46556 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Bend, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOB | South Bend station | 2702 West Washington Avenue | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
| EKH | Elkhart station | 131 Tyler Avenue | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| NBM | New Buffalo, Michigan | 517 South Whittaker Street | RAIL |
Post offices near South Bend
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Bend Post Office | South Bend (IN) | 46601 |
| Notre Dam Post Office | Notre Dame (IN) | 46556 |
| Edison Park Post Office | South Bend (IN) | 46615 |
| Olive Str Post Office | South Bend (IN) | 46619 |
| Mishawaka Post Office | Mishawaka (IN) | 46544 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- South Bend , Washington city in Pacific County, Washington, U.S. with a population of 1,731 people.
- South Bend , Pennsylvania township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,087 people.
- South Bend , Nebraska human settlement in Cass County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 105 people.
Other cities in Saint Joseph County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Joseph County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka | 50,312 | The most populous city in St. |
| Granger | 30,465 | Census-designated place in St. |
| Olive | 3,233 | Unincorporated community in St. |
| Gulivoire Park | 3,033 | Census-designated place in St. |
| Osceola | 2,486 | Human settlement in St. |
| Walkerton | 2,250 | Town in Indiana, USA |
| New Carlisle | 2,150 | Human settlement in St. |
| North Liberty | 1,909 | Human settlement in St. |
| Lakeville | 799 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Roseland | 635 | Town in Indiana, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
South Bend distances to largest Indiana cities
