St. Joseph County, Indiana
Named by early missionaries for the St. Josesph River and organized in 1830
County Seat: South Bend
Largest City: South Bend (2022 population: 103,110)
Population per Square Mile: 595.87
Square Miles: 457.90
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| Population over Time | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Yesterday (2020) | 272,912 | 5 | 4.2% | 6,484,050 |
| Today (2023) | 272,848 | 5 | 4.0% | 6,862,199 |
| Tomorrow (2030 projection)* | 271,912 | 5 | 3.9% | 7,014,880 |
| Percent Change 2020 to Today | -0.0% | 29 | | 1.1% |
*Projection based on 2015 Census population estimates.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Components of Population Change, 2022-2023 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Net Domestic Migration | -671 | 88 | | 4,599 |
| Net International Migration | 763 | 6 | | 17,869 |
| Natural Increase (births minus deaths) | 460 | 7 | 6.1% | 7,508 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Population Estimates by Age, 2022 | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Preschool (0 to 4) | 16,616 | 5 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| School Age (5 to 17) | 45,893 | 5 | 16.9% | 17.0% |
| College Age (18 to 24) | 31,688 | 6 | 11.6% | 9.9% |
| Young Adult (25 to 44) | 69,533 | 5 | 25.5% | 25.7% |
| Older Adult (45 to 64) | 62,408 | 5 | 22.9% | 24.5% |
| Seniors (65 and older) | 46,096 | 5 | 16.9% | 16.9% |
| Median Age | 36.7 | | | Median Age = 38.2 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2022 | Number | Rank of | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native Alone | 1,563 | 4 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Asian Alone | 7,688 | 8 | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Black Alone | 37,726 | 4 | 13.9% | 10.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone | 234 | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| White | 215,473 | 5 | 79.1% | 84.0% |
| Two or More Race Groups | 9,550 | 4 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Non-Hispanic | 244,491 | 5 | 89.8% | 92.1% |
| Hispanic | 27,743 | 5 | 10.2% | 7.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Household Types | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Households in 2022 (Includes detail not shown below) | 107,466 | 5 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married With Children | 17,380 | 6 | 16.2% | 18.1% |
| Married Without Children | 28,273 | 5 | 26.3% | 29.6% |
| Single Parents | 10,406 | 4 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Living Alone | 36,554 | 4 | 34.0% | 29.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Housing | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Total Housing Units in 2022 (estimate) | 118,490 | 5 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units in 2022 (includes vacant units) | 118,075 | 5 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Owner Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 73,223 | 5 | 62.0% | 63.5% |
| Median Value (2022) | $165,700 | 40 | | |
Renter Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 34,243 | 5 | 29.0% | 27.1% |
| Median Rent (2022) | $798 | 13 | | |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Education | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| School Enrollment (2022/2023 Total Reported) | 43,904 | 5 | 3.9% | 1,124,094 |
| Public | 36,745 | 5 | 3.5% | 1,035,718 |
| Adults (25+ in 2022 ACS) | 177,621 | 5 | 3.9% | 4,532,091 |
| with High School diploma or higher | 90.9% | 32 | | 90% |
| with B.A. or higher degree | 32% | 11 | | 28.2% |
Sources: Indiana Department of Education; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Income and Poverty | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Per Capita Personal Income (annual) in 2022 | $56,688 | 20 | 97.2% | 58,323 |
| Median Household Income in 2022 | 61,028 | 63 | 91.4% | $66,768 |
| Poverty Rate in 2022 | 13.2% | 30 | 105.6% | 12.5% |
| Poverty Rate among Children under 18 | 17.7% | 29 | 114.9% | 15.4% |
| Welfare (TANF) Monthly Average Families in 2022 | 143 | 4 | 3.6% | 3,933 |
| Food Stamp Recipients in 2022 | 28,242 | 4 | 4.6% | 611,203 |
| Free and Reduced Fee Lunch Recipients in 2022/2023 | 20,201 | 4 | 3.9% | 511,735 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Family Social Services Administration; Indiana Department of Education
| Health and Vital Statistics | Number | Rank of | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Births, 2021 | 3,227 | 5 | 4.0% | 79,946 |
| Births to Teens, 2021 | 172 | 5 | 4.5% | 3,845 |
| Deaths, 2019 | 2,824 | 4 | 4.3% | 66,005 |
Source: Indiana State Department of Health
| Labor Force, 2022 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Total Resident Labor Force | 132,460 | 5 | 3.9% | 3,373,887 |
| Employed | 127,958 | 5 | 3.9% | 3,270,662 |
| Unemployed | 4,502 | 4 | 4.4% | 103,225 |
| Annual Unemployment Rate | 3.4 | 15 | 109.7% | 3.1 |
| February 2024 Unemployment Rate | 4.8 | 16 | 114.3% | 4.2 |
Source: STATS Indiana, using data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development
| Employment and Earnings by Industry, 2022 | Employment | Pct Dist.
in County | Earnings ($000) | Pct Dist.
In County | Avg. Earnings Per Job |
|---|
| Total by place of work | 161,256 | 100.0% | $10,443,935 | 100.0% | $64,766 |
| Wage and Salary | 129,871 | 80.5% | $7,525,329 | 72.1% | $57,945 |
| Farm Proprietors | 556 | 0.3% | $27,606 | 0.3% | $49,651 |
| Nonfarm Proprietors | 30,829 | 19.1% | $1,327,795 | 12.7% | $43,070 |
| Farm | 668 | 0.4% | $33,161 | 0.3% | $49,642 |
| Nonfarm | 160,588 | 99.6% | $10,410,774 | 99.7% | $64,829 |
| Private | 147,089 | 91.2% | $9,544,906 | 91.4% | $64,892 |
| Accommodation, Food Serv. | 11,874 | 7.4% | $347,813 | 3.3% | $29,292 |
| Arts, Ent., Recreation | 3,582 | 2.2% | $110,993 | 1.1% | $30,986 |
| Construction | 7,770 | 4.8% | $558,041 | 5.3% | $71,820 |
| Health Care, Social Serv. | 23,117 | 14.3% | $1,773,458 | 17.0% | $76,717 |
| Information | 1,944 | 1.2% | $151,440 | 1.5% | $77,901 |
| Manufacturing | 14,038 | 8.7% | $1,354,498 | 13.0% | $96,488 |
| Professional, Tech. Serv. | 8,461 | 5.2% | $1,017,460 | 9.7% | $120,253 |
| Retail Trade | 16,227 | 10.1% | $665,268 | 6.4% | $40,998 |
| Trans., Warehousing | 7,183 | 4.5% | $329,713 | 3.2% | $45,902 |
| Wholesale Trade | 7,178 | 4.5% | $638,175 | 6.1% | $88,907 |
| Other Private (not above) | 45,490* | 28.2%* | $2,594,955* | 24.8%* | $57,045* |
| Government | 13,499 | 8.4% | $865,868 | 8.3% | $64,143 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
* These totals do not include county data that are not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements.
| Residential Building Permits, 2022 | Units | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State | Cost ($000) | State Cost ($000) |
|---|
| Total Permits Filed | 589 | 100.0% | 100.0% | $148,415 | $6,635,992 |
| Single-Family | 278 | 47.2% | 65.0% | $111,142 | $5,513,030 |
| 2-Family | 2 | 0.3% | 1.9% | 390 | $76,873 |
| 3- and 4-Family | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | $0 | $14,702 |
| 5+ Family | 309 | 52.5% | 32.6% | $36,882 | $1,031,387 |
Notes: Detail cost may not sum to total due to rounding. Greene County does not currently issue building permits, so it is excluded.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Largest Cities and Towns in St. Joseph County
| Name | Population
in 2022 | Percent of County |
|---|
| Indian Village | 116 | 0.0% |
| Lakeville | 877 | 0.3% |
| Mishawaka | 50,913 | 18.7% |
| New Carlisle | 1,908 | 0.7% |
| North Liberty | 1,619 | 0.6% |
| Osceola | 2,584 | 0.9% |
| Roseland | 849 | 0.3% |
| South Bend | 103,110 | 37.8% |
| Walkerton | 2,081 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimates
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