What kinds of homes are in South Bend Township, MN?

Name: Types of homes in South Bend Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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South Bend Township, MN has 572 (±69) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 35 homes per square mile of land.

84.1% are detached single-family houses.

9.3% are in buildings of two to four units.

0.0% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 572 (±69)
Detached houses: 84.1%
2–4 unit buildings: 9.3%
5+ unit buildings: 0.0%

Homes in South Bend Township by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	South Bend Township	Blue Earth County	Minnesota	United States
Single-family, detached	84.1% (±6.0 points)	58.2%	66.0%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	1.0% (±1.0 points)	7.1%	7.4%	6.2%
2 units	5.6% (±2.9 points)	2.7%	2.1%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	3.7% (±2.6 points)	3.9%	2.1%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	0.0% (±3.9 points)	5.7%	2.2%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	0.0% (±3.9 points)	3.3%	3.2%	4.3%
20 or more units	0.0% (±3.9 points)	14.2%	14.0%	10.3%
Mobile home	5.6% (±4.2 points)	4.9%	2.9%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±3.9 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%

In South Bend Township, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is lower than in Blue Earth County (23.2%).

It is also lower than in Minnesota (19.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near South Bend Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Bend Township
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
South Bend Township	—	0.0% (±6.8 points)	—
Skyline	3.0 mi	0.0% (±26.3 points)	Not measurably different
North Mankato	3.9 mi	15.1% (±3.4 points)	Higher
Judson Township	4.9 mi	0.0% (±17.0 points)	Not measurably different
Belgrade Township	5.9 mi	0.0% (±8.0 points)	Not measurably different
Rapidan Township	6.0 mi	0.0% (±8.8 points)	Not measurably different
Mankato	6.2 mi	33.0% (±3.0 points)	Higher
Lake Crystal	6.7 mi	11.8% (±6.3 points)	Higher
Garden City Township	7.2 mi	0.0% (±13.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Mankato, MN (15.1%), Mankato, MN (33.0%), Lake Crystal, MN (11.8%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Blue Earth County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
12 (tie)	McPherson Township	0.0% (±22.2 points)
12 (tie)	Mapleton Township	0.0% (±27.9 points)
12 (tie)	Medo Township	0.0% (±30.8 points)
12 (tie)	Pleasant Mound Township	0.0% (±45.6 points)
12 (tie)	Rapidan Township	0.0% (±8.8 points)
12 (tie)	Shelby Township	0.0% (±25.5 points)
12 (tie)	South Bend Township	0.0% (±6.8 points)
12 (tie)	Sterling Township	0.0% (±28.6 points)
12 (tie)	Vernon Center Township	0.0% (±31.2 points)

Showing 9 of 34 places in Blue Earth County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about South Bend Township

How many homes are in South Bend Township?

South Bend Township, MN has an estimated 572 (±69) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in South Bend Township houses or apartments?

84.1% are detached houses and 1.0% attached houses, while 9.3% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in South Bend Township?

9.3% of homes in South Bend Township are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bend township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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