South Bend, Indiana

South Bend
Official seal of South Bend
Nicknames: 
Lotion City, Wagon City, Metropolis of Northern Indiana[1]
Motto: 
"Peace"
Location of South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana
Location of South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana
South Bend is located in Indiana
South Bend
South Bend
South Bend is located in the United States
South Bend
South Bend
Coordinates: 41°40′35″N 86°16′10″W / 41.67639°N 86.26944°W / 41.67639; -86.26944
Country United States
State Indiana
CountySt. Joseph
Incorporated (City)1865
FounderAlexis Coquillard
Government
 • TypeStrong Mayor-Council
 • BodySouth Bend Common Council
 • MayorJames Mueller (D)
Area
 • City42.40 sq mi (109.82 km2)
 • Land41.98 sq mi (108.72 km2)
 • Water0.43 sq mi (1.10 km2)
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • CityIncrease 103,453
 • Density2,464.57/sq mi (951.58/km2)
 • Urban
Increase 278,921 (US: 144th)[3]
 • Urban density1,885.5/sq mi (728.0/km2)
 • Metro
Increase 324,501 (US: 160th)
 • CSA
Increase 812,199 (US: 68th)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
46601, 46604, 46612–46617, 46619–46620, 46624, 46626, 46628–46629, 46634–46635, 46637, 46660, 46680, 46699
Area code574
FIPS code18-71000
GNIS feature ID2395913[4]
DemonymsSouth Bender, Domer (Notre Dame)
GDPIncrease $11.2 billion[5]
Websitewww.southbendin.gov

South Bend is a city in and the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States,[6] on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. At the 2020 census, the city had a total of 103,453 residents and is the fourth-largest city in Indiana. Located just south of the border with Michigan, South Bend anchors the Michiana region and is 72 miles (116 km) east of downtown Chicago. The metropolitan area had a population of 324,501 in 2020, while its combined statistical area had 812,199.[7]

The area was settled in the early 19th century by fur traders[8] and was established as a city in 1865. The St. Joseph River shaped South Bend's economy through the mid-20th century. River access assisted heavy industrial development such as that of the Studebaker Corporation, the Oliver Chilled Plow Company, and other large corporations.

The population of South Bend declined after 1960, when it peaked at 132,445. This was chiefly due to migration to suburban areas as well as the demise of Studebaker and other heavy industry. Today, the largest industries in South Bend are health care, education, small business, and tourism. Remaining large corporations based in the area include Crowe, Honeywell, and AM General. The city's economy and culture are influenced by the nearby University of Notre Dame.[9]

  1. ^ "Indiana Magazine of History". 1911.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  3. ^ United States Census Bureau (December 29, 2022). "2020 Census Qualifying Urban Areas and Final Criteria Clarifications". Federal Register.
  4. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South Bend, Indiana
  5. ^ https://www.incontext.indiana.edu/2008/january/articles/6_metro_gdp.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  7. ^ "Table 2. Annual Estimates of the Population of Combined Statistical Areas: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 17, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  8. ^ "Feature Article". Southbendcollector.com. August 23, 1998. Archived from the original on January 13, 2016. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  9. ^ "Explore South Bend".

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