Population 14,609 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Bend
Household size in North Bend
| Period | North Bend | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in North Bend average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.63 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Bend
| Period | North Bend | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.3 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in North Bend are younger than 40.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 40.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Bend
| Period | North Bend | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.7% of households in North Bend, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. North Bend has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Washington cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Bend
Renters in North Bend
| Period | North Bend | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
North Bend is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a quarter of owners (24.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Bend
| Period | North Bend | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in North Bend: 11.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Bend
| Period | North Bend | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in North Bend is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Bend
| Period | North Bend | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,209 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,259 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,609 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,547 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,338 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Bend pays $2,547 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,338 a month from 2006–10, a 111% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Bend
Bachelor's degrees in North Bend
| Period | North Bend | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.3% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.2% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.2% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.4 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
North Bend is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 21.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Bend
| Period | North Bend | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.3% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Bend: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. North Bend has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Washington cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Bend
| Period | North Bend | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Bend has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Bend compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bend | 2.80 | 40.3 | 5.7% | 16.8% | 11.3% | 1989 | $2,547 | 57.2% | 96.8% | 2.6% |
| Tanner | 3.01 | 41.5 | 7.5% | 4.5% | 37.6% | 1982 | $2,416 | 52.6% | 98.2% | 2.7% |
| Ellisville | 2.33 | 51.8 | 2.1% | 11.0% | 16.2% | 1979 | $2,713 | 55.4% | 99.1% | 0.7% |
| Snoqualmie | 2.94 | 40.0 | 7.2% | 15.7% | 6.6% | 1999 | $3,024 | 65.5% | 98.5% | 2.1% |
| Spring Glen | 2.42 | 50.0 | 4.3% | 10.0% | 15.6% | 1986 | $2,205 | 58.0% | 97.7% | 0.0% |
| Upper Preston | 2.63 | 45.0 | 4.4% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 1986 | $2,313 | 58.1% | 89.7% | 9.5% |
| Selleck | 2.45 | 47.4 | 2.9% | 6.0% | 5.7% | 1985 | $1,386 | 25.6% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| Fall City | 2.72 | 44.5 | 3.6% | 8.8% | 6.8% | 1988 | $2,764 | 66.3% | 98.0% | 2.9% |
| Preston | 2.13 | 51.1 | 7.9% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1990 | $3,292 | 71.3% | 99.4% | 0.5% |
| Kangley | 2.74 | 45.0 | 2.5% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 1989 | $1,386 | 30.6% | 93.7% | 2.7% |
| Ravensdale | 3.06 | 40.5 | 4.3% | 11.4% | 4.1% | 1996 | $1,729 | 44.9% | 91.5% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Bend. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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