South Bend, Indiana

city and county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States of America

South Bend is a city in northern Indiana in the United States. It is the county seat of St. Joseph County near the St. Joseph River.[5] In the year 2020, the city had 103,453 people living in it.[6] It is the fourth largest city in Indiana. The University of Notre Dame is in South Bend.

South Bend, Indiana
South Bend from above
South Bend from above
Flag of South Bend, Indiana
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
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)
 • City103,453
 • Density2,464.6/sq mi (951.6/km2)
 • Urban
278,921 (US: 144th)[3]
 • Urban density1,885.5/sq mi (728.0/km2)
 • Metro
324,501 (US: 160th)
 • CSA
812,199 (US: 68th)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
List
  • 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)
Websitewww.southbendin.gov

The current mayor is James Mueller since 2020.

References

change
  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. 4.0 4.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South Bend, Indiana
  5. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "QuickFacts: South Bend city, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 16, 2024.