South Bend, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 100, South Bend's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

South Bend is a small community located in Nebraska, within Cass County. The total population is 100. It ranks as the 454th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Bend is 58.2 years. This is 56% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. Only 8.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in South Bend is $64,167. This is 16% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 79% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in South Bend, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $116,700. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, South Bend is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

South Bend has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.0%.

Education

4.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South Bend, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.