North Bend, WA

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    2024 Population
    7,953
    US Senator
    Patty Murray
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Maria Cantwell
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.4
    0.505% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    4.11%
    8.75% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $175,109
    3.07% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $1.05M
    12.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,237
    0.45% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in North Bend, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.5% of the residents in North Bend, WA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in North Bend, WA was $1.05M, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

    Most people in North Bend, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.5 minutes. The average car ownership in North Bend, WA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesWashingtonKing County, WASeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WAKing County (Northeast)--Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA

    Population & Diversity

    North Bend, WA is home to a population of 7.95k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.2% of North Bend, WA residents were born outside of the country (893 people).

    In 2024, there were 8.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.47k people) in North Bend, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 660 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 500 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.5% of North Bend, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in North Bend, WA was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Bend, WA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      5.47k ± 559
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      660 ± 463
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      500 ± 206
    13.3%
    Hispanic Population
    1.06k people

    In 2024, there were 8.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.47k people) in North Bend, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 660 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 500 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    13.3% of the people in North Bend, WA are hispanic (1.06k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in North Bend, WA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      247,954 ± 12,030 people
    2. India
      116,227 ± 8,308 people
    3. China
      94,449 ± 7,500 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 247,954 Washington residents, followed by India with 116,227 and China with 94,449.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    11.2%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    893 people
    9.41%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    729 people

    As of 2024, 11.2% of North Bend, WA residents (893 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Bend, WA was 9.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      211 ± 124
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      123 ± 112
    3. Vietnam
      78 ± 82

    North Bend, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in North Bend, WA.

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    Health

    89.9% of the population of North Bend, WA has health coverage, with 66.5% on employee plans, 5.66% on Medicaid, 8.07% on Medicare, 9.68% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Washington see 1,202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 186 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.1% under 18 years, 14.7% between 18 and 34 years, 45.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    10.1%
    Uninsured
    66.5%
    Employer Coverage
    5.66%
    Medicaid
    8.07%
    Medicare
    9.68%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Bend, WA declined by 2.86% from 10.4% to 10.1%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in North Bend, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of North Bend, WA employs 4.24k people. In 2024, the largest industries in North Bend, WA were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (838 people), Retail Trade (620 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (415 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($158,333), Wholesale Trade ($133,558), and Finance & Insurance ($132,750).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.24k
    2024 Value
    ± 541
    0.45%
    1 Year growth
    ± 17.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Bend, WA grew at a rate of 0.45%, from 4.22k employees to 4.24k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Bend, WA, are Management Occupations (620 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (472 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (439 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Bend, WA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.24k
    2024 Value
    ± 541
    0.45%
    1 Year growth
    ± 17.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Bend, WA grew at a rate of 0.45%, from 4.22k employees to 4.24k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Bend, WA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (838 people), Retail Trade (620 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (415 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Bend, WA, though some of these residents may live in North Bend, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $114,327
    Median earning men ± $13,361
    $74,191
    Median earning women ± $20,438

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($250,001), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($188,242), and Manufacturing ($154,423).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Retail Trade ($216,406), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,399), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($69,479).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.62%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.3%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

    Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for North Bend, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (57.2%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (39%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.4%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Washington

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    Patty Murray
    Senator from Washington3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1993
    Maria Cantwell
    Senator from Washington1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2001

    Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in North Bend, WA was $1.05M in 2024, which is 3.15 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $933,700 to $1.05M, a 12.3% increase. The homeownership rate in North Bend, WA is 73.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in North Bend, WA have an average commute time of 27.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Bend, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $1.05M
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$64,222
    $2,149
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$249

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Bend, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in North Bend, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    73.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.5% of the housing units in North Bend, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Bend, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $175,109
    Median Household Income
    ± $25,341
    2.92k
    Number of Households
    ± 392

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.92k households in North Bend, WA declined from $175,109 from the previous year's value of $180,663.

    The following chart displays the households in North Bend, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for North Bend, WA is from Washington.
    0.469
    2024 Wage GINI in Washington
    0.468
    2023 Wage GINI in Washington

    In 2024, the income inequality in Washington was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0979% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (57%)
    2. Worked At Home (29.9%)
    3. Carpooled (5.86%)

    In 2024, 57% of workers in North Bend, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (29.9%) and those who carpooled to work (5.86%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    27.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in North Bend, WA have a longer commute time (27.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.74% of the workforce in North Bend, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in North Bend, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in North Bend, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Bend, WA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    4.11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Bend, WA (327 out of 7.95k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Bend, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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