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Compare South Bend to West Lafayette
This post compares South Bend, Indiana to West Lafayette, Indiana across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | South Bend (city) | West Lafayette (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 101,928 | 45,110 |
| Income (median) | $36,028 | $51,972 |
| Home Value (median) | $81,100 | $192,600 |
| White | 63% | 69% |
| Black | 26% | 3% |
| Asian | 1% | 23% |
| With Kids | 32% | 18% |
| Age (median) | 33 | 21 |
| Rentals | 42% | 65% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, South Bend or West Lafayette?
A: South Bend has a larger population count than West Lafayette: 101928 compared with 45110 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in South Bend or in West Lafayette?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in South Bend.
Q: Are homes more expensive in South Bend or West Lafayette?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in South Bend.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: West Lafayette does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 42% for South Bend versus 65% for West Lafayette.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to South Bend may include: Hammond, Lawrence, and Elkhart.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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