South Bend is the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a total of 101,168 residents.
The population of South Bend has declined since a peak of 132,445 in 1960, chiefly due to the demise of Studebaker and other heavy industry. The 2000 census recorded a population increase of 2.2% from 1990, the first since 1960. Today, the largest industries in South Bend are health care, education, small business and tourism. Remaining large corporations include Crowe Horwath, Bosch and AM General.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,439, and the median income for a family was $39,046. Males had a median income of $31,958 versus $23,744 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,121. About 13.6% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
South Bend's location on the St. Joseph River led to an industrial based economy in the late 19th century and early-to-mid-20th century. In 1923, industrialist and entrepreneur Vincent H. Bendix selected South Bend as the site of his new manufacturing plant for automotive parts. He chose South Bend primarily because it was on a rail line midway between Chicago and Detroit, the two automotive manufacturing centers of the United States at the time. Eventually, the Bendix corporation would build a vast manufacturing complex on its South Bend acreage served by the major railroads, including a huge shipping and receiving building where railroad cars could enter at one end, unload, and depart at the opposite end.
Radio Stations
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W241AD (WFRN) 96.1 FM South Bend, IN Christian Contemporary
WLFQ (LPFM) 98.7 FM Elkhart, IN Hip Hop
WSMK 99.1 FM Buchanan, MI Urban Contemporary
WUBU 106.3 FM South Bend, IN Urban Contemporary
WDND 1620 AM South Bend, IN Sports
Climate
South Bend has a humid continental climate. Lake Michigan has a large effect on the climate of South Bend, including lake effect snow in winter and moderating temperatures year round. June through August are the warmest months, with average temperatures above 80 °F. Normally, 42 days with thunderstorms occur each year. The snowiest month is usually January, with snow fall normally recorded from October through April.
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BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL
Blessin's Beauty Parlor - Category: Black Hair Salons - 1916 Lincoln Way West -
South Bend, IN 46628 (574) 233-5152
Cheveux Hair Salon - Category: Black Hair Salons - 1315 Mishawaka Ave. -
South Bend, IN 46615 (574) 234-1455
Ethnic Products Etc LLC - Category: Beauty Supply - 1017 Lincoln Way West -
South Bend, IN 46616 (574) 234-5244
Psalm 23 Hair Care - Category: Black Hair Salons - 1521 Lincoln Way West -
South Bend, IN 46628 (574) 232-5406
R & J Anointed Hair Salon - Category: Black Hair Salons - 937 North Bendix Drive -
South Bend, IN 46628 (574) 282-2011
BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.
African American Women-Touch - Category: Social Services - 100 Navarre Pl, South Bend, IN 46601-1156 (574) 647-6944
Michiana Spirit Community Newspaper - Category: Media - A community newspaper, utilizing media technology to inform, enhance, showcase, promote and educate South Bend, IN and the Michiana area (Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan). - 115 N. William Street South Bend, IN (574) 400-0046 - (visit website)
DINING - CATERING
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - Category: Soul Food Restaurants - 2605 Lincolnway W South Bend, IN 46628 (574) 232-0000 - (visit website)
Soul Food Carry Out - Category: Soul Food Restaurants - Fried chitlins, rabbit, neckbones, catfish, pigs feet, pork chops, more -340 Lincoln Way West, South Bend, IN 46601-1114 (574) 233-3926 - (visit website)
Southern Comfort Cuisine & Catering - Category: Soul Food Restaurants - 3314 Portage Ave South Bend, IN 46628 (574) 247-4273
The Bend Chicken & Waffles - Category: Soul Food Restaurants - 3101 Lincolnway West South Bend, IN 46628 (574) 876-7005
VIDEO CONNECTION
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