St. Joseph County, IN

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St. Joseph County Overview

272,388
TOTAL POPULATION
133,435
MALE POPULATION
138,953
FEMALE POPULATION
96.03
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,266
PER CAPITA INCOME
$80,842
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,877
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,025
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
137,844
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

St. Joseph County Area Codes

Race in St. Joseph County

The most populous races in St. Joseph County are White / Caucasian (201,310 | 73.9%), Black / African American (35,089 | 12.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (25,949 | 9.5%).
Race in St. Joseph County
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,9472.5%
Black / African American35,08912.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific1760.1%
Hispanic or Latino25,9499.5%
Native / Alaskan8270.3%
White / Caucasian201,31073.9%
Two or more Races20,2087.4%
Some other Race7,8312.9%
Total272,388100.0%

Ancestry in St. Joseph County

The most populous ancestries reported in St. Joseph County are German (52,608 | 19.3%), Irish (32,513 | 11.9%), Polish (23,764 | 8.7%), English (21,258 | 7.8%), and Mexican (19,610 | 7.2%), together accounting for 55.0% of all St. Joseph County residents.
Ancestry in St. Joseph County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3,6891.3%
American12,0494.4%
Apache700.0%
Arab1,5810.6%
Arapaho70.0%
Argentinean910.0%
Armenian890.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1200.0%
Australian580.0%
Austrian7330.3%
Basque30.0%
Belgian3,3161.2%
Bermudan60.0%
Bhutanese4970.2%
Blackfeet110.0%
Brazilian2210.1%
British1,1880.4%
British West Indian10.0%
Bulgarian590.0%
Burmese1,0240.4%
Cajun1720.1%
Cambodian90.0%
Canadian5980.2%
Cape Verdean110.0%
Carpatho Rusyn50.0%
Celtic190.0%
Central American7250.3%
Central American Indian760.0%
Cherokee7750.3%
Cheyenne340.0%
Chilean1030.0%
Chippewa1180.0%
Choctaw650.0%
Colombian2570.1%
Costa Rican800.0%
Croatian6710.3%
Crow260.0%
Cuban3320.1%
Cypriot170.0%
Czech1,0160.4%
Czechoslovakian2100.1%
Danish4850.2%
Delaware140.0%
Dominican670.0%
Dutch4,0931.5%
Eastern European6190.2%
Ecuadorian1870.1%
Egyptian210.0%
English21,2587.8%
Ethiopian570.0%
European5,1901.9%
Finnish2870.1%
French4,4871.7%
French American Indian400.0%
French Canadian7820.3%
German52,60819.3%
Ghanaian790.0%
Greek9990.4%
Guatemalan2780.1%
Guyanese210.0%
Haitian470.0%
Honduran1830.1%
Hungarian6,0702.2%
Icelander160.0%
Indian (Asian)2,5280.9%
Indonesian4450.2%
Inupiat140.0%
Iranian1090.0%
Iraqi930.0%
Irish32,51311.9%
Iroquois870.0%
Israeli250.0%
Italian11,0714.1%
Jamaican2640.1%
Japanese590.0%
Jordanian800.0%
Kenyan7600.3%
Korean1,4000.5%
Laotian510.0%
Latvian180.0%
Lebanese9270.3%
Liberian300.0%
Lithuanian5960.2%
Luxembourger660.0%
Macedonian450.0%
Malaysian90.0%
Maltese720.0%
Mexican19,6107.2%
Mexican American Indian4010.2%
Moroccan170.0%
Native Hawaiian690.0%
Navajo110.0%
Nicaraguan50.0%
Nigerian1180.0%
Northern European2730.1%
Norwegian1,7900.7%
Osage360.0%
Pakistani970.0%
Palestinian600.0%
Panamanian460.0%
Paraguayan190.0%
Pennsylvania German5720.2%
Peruvian1510.1%
Polish23,7648.7%
Portuguese1430.1%
Potawatomi860.0%
Pueblo40.0%
Puerto Rican1,6160.6%
Romanian3250.1%
Russian1,3660.5%
Salvadoran1330.1%
Samoan250.0%
Scandinavian7300.3%
Scotch-Irish1,8600.7%
Scottish3,8651.4%
Seminole210.0%
Serbian5340.2%
Sierra Leonean310.0%
Sioux1260.1%
Slavic2420.1%
Slovak4350.2%
Slovene1310.1%
South African230.0%
South American1,8070.7%
South American Indian200.0%
Spaniard6430.2%
Spanish3440.1%
Spanish American Indian230.0%
Sri Lankan9580.4%
Subsaharan African5,4332.0%
Swedish2,9331.1%
Swiss1,0860.4%
Syrian1700.1%
Thai1,6110.6%
Tongan40.0%
Turkish1000.0%
Ukrainian3770.1%
Uruguayan110.0%
Venezuelan9880.4%
Vietnamese770.0%
Welsh1,5310.6%
Yugoslavian2110.1%
Zimbabwean2840.1%
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Immigrants in St. Joseph County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in St. Joseph County came from Latin America (6,900 | 2.5%), Asia (5,329 | 2.0%), Central America (5,144 | 1.9%), Mexico (4,709 | 1.7%), and Africa (2,620 | 1.0%), together accounting for 9.1% of all St. Joseph County residents.
Immigrants in St. Joseph County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2,6201.0%
Argentina790.0%
Asia5,3292.0%
Australia200.0%
Austria30.0%
Bangladesh870.0%
Belarus80.0%
Belgium400.0%
Bolivia240.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina730.0%
Brazil1640.1%
Bulgaria360.0%
Cambodia390.0%
Canada5850.2%
Caribbean2130.1%
Central America5,1441.9%
Chile740.0%
China1,3770.5%
Colombia1510.1%
Congo180.0%
Costa Rica1000.0%
Croatia310.0%
Cuba290.0%
Denmark80.0%
Dominican Republic190.0%
Eastern Africa1,8550.7%
Eastern Asia1,9670.7%
Eastern Europe8990.3%
Ecuador1810.1%
Egypt510.0%
El Salvador460.0%
England1100.0%
Ethiopia780.0%
Europe2,4290.9%
France2350.1%
Germany3210.1%
Ghana2100.1%
Greece2220.1%
Guatemala1220.0%
Guyana210.0%
Haiti520.0%
Honduras1670.1%
Hong Kong420.0%
Hungary2210.1%
India8070.3%
Indonesia240.0%
Iran290.0%
Iraq110.0%
Ireland690.0%
Israel310.0%
Italy2030.1%
Jamaica910.0%
Japan1190.0%
Jordan180.0%
Kenya9760.4%
Korea4710.2%
Laos90.0%
Latin America6,9002.5%
Lebanon1690.1%
Liberia300.0%
Lithuania450.0%
Mexico4,7091.7%
Middle Africa1690.1%
Moldova50.0%
Morocco110.0%
Nepal70.0%
Netherlands340.0%
Nigeria1040.0%
Northern Africa620.0%
Northern Europe4380.2%
Norway340.0%
Oceania390.0%
Pakistan1880.1%
Peru380.0%
Philippines6230.2%
Poland2740.1%
Romania550.0%
Russia750.0%
Scotland160.0%
Sierra Leone390.0%
Singapore50.0%
South Africa510.0%
South America1,5430.6%
South Central Asia1,1610.4%
South Eastern Asia1,8190.7%
Southern Europe4450.2%
Spain200.0%
Sri Lanka320.0%
Switzerland140.0%
Taiwan530.0%
Thailand1790.1%
Turkey720.0%
Ukraine660.0%
Uruguay650.0%
Uzbekistan40.0%
Venezuela7310.3%
Vietnam5740.2%
Western Africa3960.2%
Western Asia3640.1%
Western Europe6470.2%
Zaire1510.1%
Zimbabwe3130.1%
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Sex and Age in St. Joseph County

Sex and Age in St. Joseph County

The most populous age groups in St. Joseph County are 15 to 19 Years (10,497 | 7.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (11,114 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in St. Joseph County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,647 (6.5%)8,209 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years9,251 (6.9%)8,155 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years8,817 (6.6%)9,147 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years10,497 (7.9%)10,433 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Years10,497 (7.9%)11,114 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years9,319 (7.0%)9,193 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years8,820 (6.6%)8,728 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years8,524 (6.4%)8,486 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years7,876 (5.9%)7,861 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years7,564 (5.7%)7,833 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years7,805 (5.9%)7,974 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years8,084 (6.1%)8,099 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years8,166 (6.1%)8,915 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years7,482 (5.6%)8,083 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years4,844 (3.6%)5,699 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years3,420 (2.6%)4,371 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years2,085 (1.6%)2,697 (1.9%)
85 Years and over1,737 (1.3%)3,956 (2.9%)
Total133,435 (100.0%)138,953 (100.0%)

Families and Households in St. Joseph County

Median Family Size in St. Joseph County

The median family size in St. Joseph County is 3.14 persons per family, with single female/mother families (13,623 | 21.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,634 | 7.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.78 persons per family.
Median Family Size in St. Joseph County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple45,653 (71.4%)3.16
Single Male/Father4,634 (7.2%)2.78
Single Female/Mother13,623 (21.3%)3.19
Total Families63,910 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in St. Joseph County

The median household size in St. Joseph County is 2.42 persons per household, with single female/mother households (13,623 | 12.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.46 persons per household. non-family households (43,556 | 40.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in St. Joseph County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple45,653 (42.5%)3.18
Single Male/Father4,634 (4.3%)3.27
Single Female/Mother13,623 (12.7%)3.46
Non-family43,556 (40.5%)1.22
Total Households107,466 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in St. Joseph County

Out of a total of 107,466 households in St. Joseph County, 63,910 (59.5%) are family households, while 43,556 (40.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 29,186, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 36,554.
Household Size by Marriage Status in St. Joseph County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-36,554 (34.0%)
2-Person Households29,186 (27.2%)5,929 (5.5%)
3-Person Households14,177 (13.2%)744 (0.7%)
4-Person Households11,757 (10.9%)206 (0.2%)
5-Person Households5,364 (5.0%)86 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,966 (1.8%)37 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,460 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total63,910 (59.5%)43,556 (40.5%)

Female Fertility in St. Joseph County

Fertility by Age in St. Joseph County

Average fertility rate in St. Joseph County is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in St. Joseph County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years131 (3.7%)13.0
20 to 34 years2,448 (68.5%)84.0
35 to 50 years992 (27.8%)38.0
Total3,571 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St. Joseph County

61.2% of women with births (3,571) in St. Joseph County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 84.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 22.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St. Joseph County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years20 (15.3%)111 (84.7%)
20 to 34 years1,393 (56.9%)1,055 (43.1%)
35 to 50 years772 (77.8%)220 (22.2%)
Total2,185 (61.2%)1,386 (38.8%)

Fertility by Education in St. Joseph County

Average fertility rate in St. Joseph County is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 65.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in St. Joseph County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School226 (6.3%)24.0
High School Diploma867 (24.3%)59.0
College or Associate's Degree1,217 (34.1%)56.0
Bachelor's Degree824 (23.1%)65.0
Graduate Degree437 (12.2%)64.0
Total3,571 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St. Joseph County

38.8% of women with births in St. Joseph County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 95.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 67.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St. Joseph County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School85 (37.6%)141 (62.4%)
High School Diploma285 (32.9%)582 (67.1%)
College or Associate's Degree626 (51.4%)591 (48.6%)
Bachelor's Degree771 (93.6%)53 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree418 (95.7%)19 (4.3%)
Total2,185 (61.2%)1,386 (38.8%)

Income in St. Joseph County

Income Overview in St. Joseph County

Per Capita Income in St. Joseph County is $34,266, while median incomes of families and households are $80,842 and $61,877 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income272,388$34,266
Median Family Income63,910$80,842
Mean Family Income63,910$103,750
Median Household Income107,466$61,877
Mean Household Income107,466$84,995
Income Deficit63,910$11,025
Wage / Income Gap (%)272,38833.34%
Wage / Income Gap ($)272,38866.66¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index272,3880.47

Earnings by Sex in St. Joseph County

Average Earnings in St. Joseph County are $36,205, $44,115 for men and $29,407 for women, a difference of 33.3%.
Earnings by Sex in St. Joseph County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male76,447 (51.5%)$44,115
Female72,009 (48.5%)$29,407
Total148,456 (100.0%)$36,205

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St. Joseph County

The most common earnings brackets in St. Joseph County are $100,000+ for men (9,708 | 12.7%) and $2,499 or less for women (5,561 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St. Joseph County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,230 (5.5%)5,561 (7.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,085 (4.0%)4,625 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,634 (3.5%)3,003 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,546 (2.0%)2,564 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,074 (2.7%)3,552 (4.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,725 (2.3%)2,302 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,547 (2.0%)2,961 (4.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,144 (1.5%)2,144 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,853 (2.4%)2,069 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,270 (3.0%)2,663 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,111 (5.4%)5,288 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,185 (5.5%)4,974 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,337 (5.7%)3,886 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,032 (5.3%)4,409 (6.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,927 (5.1%)3,969 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,186 (5.5%)3,039 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,598 (8.6%)4,099 (5.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,425 (7.1%)2,964 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,830 (10.2%)4,149 (5.8%)
$100,000+9,708 (12.7%)3,788 (5.3%)
Total76,447 (100.0%)72,009 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St. Joseph County

Average earnings in St. Joseph County are $51,874 for men and $35,489 for women, a difference of 31.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,742, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,554. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,452, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,167.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St. Joseph County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,554$24,167
High School Diploma$44,936$27,320
College or Associate's Degree$51,189$33,550
Bachelor's Degree$64,026$43,238
Graduate Degree$85,742$59,452
Total$51,874$35,489

Family Income in St. Joseph County

Family Income Brackets in St. Joseph County

According to the St. Joseph County family income data, there are 12,910 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,470 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in St. Joseph County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,2373.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,4702.3%
$15,000 to $24,9993,2595.1%
$25,000 to $34,9993,6435.7%
$35,000 to $49,9996,77410.6%
$50,000 to $74,99911,88718.6%
$75,000 to $99,9999,90615.5%
$100,000 to $149,99912,91020.2%
$150,000 to $199,9996,45510.1%
$200,000+5,3688.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in St. Joseph County

5-person families (4,693 | 7.3%) account for the highest median family income in St. Joseph County with $93,720 per family, while 2-person families (31,899 | 49.9%) have the highest median income of $36,174 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in St. Joseph County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families31,899 (49.9%)$72,349
3-Person Families13,276 (20.8%)$83,500
4-Person Families11,005 (17.2%)$92,466
5-Person Families4,693 (7.3%)$93,720
6-Person Families1,738 (2.7%)$84,783
7+ Person Families1,299 (2.0%)$89,313
Total63,910 (100.0%)$80,842

Family Income by Number of Earners in St. Joseph County

The median family income in St. Joseph County is $80,842, with families comprising 3+ earners (6,619) having the highest median family income of $134,382, while families with no earners (8,552) have the lowest median family income of $48,889, accounting for 10.4% and 13.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in St. Joseph County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,552 (13.4%)$48,889
1 Earner20,828 (32.6%)$56,553
2 Earners27,911 (43.7%)$101,317
3+ Earners6,619 (10.4%)$134,382
Total63,910 (100.0%)$80,842

Household Income in St. Joseph County

Household Income Brackets in St. Joseph County

With 19,881 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in St. Joseph County, accounting for 18.5% of all households. In contrast, only 4,729 households (4.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in St. Joseph County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,1265.7%
$10,000 to $14,9994,7294.4%
$15,000 to $24,9998,7058.1%
$25,000 to $34,99910,2099.5%
$35,000 to $49,99914,29313.3%
$50,000 to $74,99919,88118.5%
$75,000 to $99,99913,32612.4%
$100,000 to $149,99916,65715.5%
$150,000 to $199,9997,3086.8%
$200,000+6,1265.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in St. Joseph County

The median household income in St. Joseph County is $61,877, with the highest median household income of $77,803 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 37,684 households (35.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,428, with 5,243 households (4.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in St. Joseph County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5,243 (4.9%)$36,428
25 to 44 Years34,716 (32.3%)$66,998
45 to 64 Years37,684 (35.1%)$77,803
65+ Years29,823 (27.8%)$44,177
Total107,466 (100.0%)$61,877

Poverty in St. Joseph County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Joseph County

With 13.1% poverty level for males and 15.7% for females among the residents of St. Joseph County, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,144 males (25.3%) and 2,679 females (23.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Joseph County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,144 (25.3%)1,845 (22.9%)
5 Years258 (12.1%)357 (20.5%)
6 to 11 Years1,992 (19.2%)2,085 (21.2%)
12 to 14 Years835 (16.1%)991 (18.6%)
15 Years391 (18.8%)270 (13.4%)
16 and 17 Years444 (12.5%)640 (20.0%)
18 to 24 Years2,281 (19.4%)2,679 (23.3%)
25 to 34 Years2,340 (13.1%)2,819 (15.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,371 (8.6%)2,413 (14.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,384 (9.1%)2,061 (13.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,626 (10.1%)2,030 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,027 (8.4%)1,285 (9.5%)
75 Years and over650 (9.3%)1,328 (12.9%)
Total16,743 (13.1%)20,803 (15.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Joseph County

According to the poverty statistics in St. Joseph County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.6% of males and 90.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Joseph County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,348 (74.8%)6,208 (77.1%)
5 Years1,867 (87.9%)1,387 (79.5%)
6 to 11 Years8,372 (80.8%)7,767 (78.8%)
12 to 14 Years4,346 (83.9%)4,340 (81.4%)
15 Years1,692 (81.2%)1,749 (86.6%)
16 and 17 Years3,104 (87.5%)2,561 (80.0%)
18 to 24 Years9,451 (80.6%)8,829 (76.7%)
25 to 34 Years15,562 (86.9%)15,075 (84.3%)
35 to 44 Years14,669 (91.4%)13,911 (85.2%)
45 to 54 Years13,853 (90.9%)13,706 (86.9%)
55 to 64 Years14,476 (89.9%)14,895 (88.0%)
65 to 74 Years11,155 (91.6%)12,273 (90.5%)
75 Years and over6,327 (90.7%)8,967 (87.1%)
Total111,222 (86.9%)111,668 (84.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St. Joseph County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in St. Joseph County show that 3.5% or 1,576 of the total 45,653 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 11.8%, comprising of 73 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.6%, which includes 710 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St. Joseph County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children26,775 (97.4%)710 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children12,905 (96.7%)436 (3.3%)
3 or 4 Children3,850 (91.5%)357 (8.5%)
5 or more Children547 (88.2%)73 (11.8%)
Total44,077 (96.6%)1,576 (3.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St. Joseph County

According to the poverty data in St. Joseph County, 14.0% or 647 single-father households and 31.0% or 4,218 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 993 households (58.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St. Joseph County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children136 (7.1%)533 (12.2%)
1 or 2 Children375 (16.3%)2,608 (35.2%)
3 or 4 Children99 (26.7%)993 (58.8%)
5 or more Children37 (100.0%)84 (54.5%)
Total647 (14.0%)4,218 (31.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in St. Joseph County

The poverty data for St. Joseph County shows that 1,576 of the married-couple family households (3.5%) and 4,865 of the single-parent households (26.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 73 households (11.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 121 household (63.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in St. Joseph County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children710 (2.6%)669 (10.6%)
1 or 2 Children436 (3.3%)2,983 (30.7%)
3 or 4 Children357 (8.5%)1,092 (53.0%)
5 or more Children73 (11.8%)121 (63.3%)
Total1,576 (3.5%)4,865 (26.7%)

Employment Characteristics in St. Joseph County

Employment by Class of Employer in St. Joseph County

Among the 128,488 employed individuals in St. Joseph County, private company employees (88,290 | 68.7%), not-for-profit organizations (19,148 | 14.9%), and local government employees (7,789 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in St. Joseph County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees88,29068.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,4012.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,6483.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations19,14814.9%
Local Government Employees7,7896.1%
State Government Employees3,0382.4%
Federal Government Employees2,0231.6%
Unpaid Family Workers1510.1%
Total128,488100.0%

Employment Status by Age in St. Joseph County

According to the labor force statistics for St. Joseph County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (216,056), 63.8% or 137,844 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 6,617 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.6% or 27,704 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.2% or 1,044 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in St. Joseph County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,352 (43.7%)1,044 (14.2%)
20 to 24 Years15,949 (73.8%)925 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years14,958 (80.8%)1,077 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years14,670 (83.6%)484 (3.3%)
35 to 44 Years27,704 (84.6%)1,330 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years25,907 (83.1%)803 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years12,639 (78.1%)379 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years10,573 (61.9%)412 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years6,840 (26.2%)171 (2.5%)
75 Years and over1,333 (7.3%)33 (2.5%)
Total137,844 (63.8%)6,617 (4.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St. Joseph County

According to labor force statistics for St. Joseph County, 79.9% of individuals (106,464) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (133,247) are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 4,471 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.1% or 38,489 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.5% or 982 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St. Joseph County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,275 (62.1%)1,582 (13.5%)
High School Diploma27,855 (75.0%)1,820 (4.9%)
College / Associate Degree32,846 (81.7%)1,809 (4.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher38,489 (87.1%)751 (1.7%)
Total106,464 (79.9%)5,596 (4.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in St. Joseph County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St. Joseph County are Community & Social Service (16,989 | 13.0%), Management (13,185 | 10.1%), Education Instruction & Library (10,969 | 8.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (8,384 | 6.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (6,758 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in St. Joseph County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St. Joseph County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.1%), Computers & Mathematics (77.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.1%), Health Technologists (77.3%), and Legal Services & Support (71.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in St. Joseph County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7,397 (56.1%)5,788 (43.9%)
Business & Financial2,761 (44.2%)3,486 (55.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,142 (76.1%)1,616 (23.9%)
Computers & Mathematics2,280 (77.6%)657 (22.4%)
Architecture & Engineering2,312 (86.1%)374 (13.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science550 (48.5%)585 (51.5%)
Community & Social Service 6,593 (38.8%)10,396 (61.2%)
Education, Arts & Media1,221 (42.7%)1,637 (57.3%)
Legal Services & Support204 (28.2%)519 (71.8%)
Education Instruction & Library3,879 (35.4%)7,090 (64.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,289 (52.8%)1,150 (47.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,666 (19.9%)6,718 (80.1%)
Health Technologists1,223 (22.7%)4,170 (77.3%)
Total (Category)23,559 (45.7%)28,004 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)67,919 (51.8%)63,251 (48.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in St. Joseph County are Food Preparation & Serving (6,862 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,046 | 3.1%), Healthcare Support (3,673 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (3,331 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (2,451 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in St. Joseph County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in St. Joseph County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.9%), Security & Protection (77.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (71.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.8%), Personal Care & Service (75.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in St. Joseph County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support485 (13.2%)3,188 (86.8%)
Security & Protection1,909 (77.9%)542 (22.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention994 (71.7%)392 (28.3%)
Law Enforcement915 (85.9%)150 (14.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,055 (44.5%)3,807 (55.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,233 (55.2%)1,813 (44.8%)
Personal Care & Service814 (24.4%)2,517 (75.6%)
Total (Category)8,496 (41.7%)11,867 (58.3%)
Total (Overall)67,919 (51.8%)63,251 (48.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in St. Joseph County are Office & Administration (14,728 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (12,499 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in St. Joseph County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in St. Joseph County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,036 (48.3%)6,463 (51.7%)
Office & Administration3,733 (25.4%)10,995 (74.7%)
Total (Category)9,769 (35.9%)17,458 (64.1%)
Total (Overall)67,919 (51.8%)63,251 (48.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in St. Joseph County are Construction & Extraction (5,093 | 3.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,250 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (222 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in St. Joseph County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in St. Joseph County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry205 (92.3%)17 (7.7%)
Construction & Extraction4,880 (95.8%)213 (4.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,064 (95.6%)186 (4.4%)
Total (Category)9,149 (95.7%)416 (4.3%)
Total (Overall)67,919 (51.8%)63,251 (48.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in St. Joseph County are Production (12,609 | 9.6%), Material Moving (5,291 | 4.0%), and Transportation (4,552 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in St. Joseph County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in St. Joseph County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9,217 (73.1%)3,392 (26.9%)
Transportation3,993 (87.7%)559 (12.3%)
Material Moving3,736 (70.6%)1,555 (29.4%)
Total (Category)16,946 (75.5%)5,506 (24.5%)
Total (Overall)67,919 (51.8%)63,251 (48.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in St. Joseph County

Employment Industries in St. Joseph County

The major employment industries in St. Joseph County include Manufacturing (22,343 | 17.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (18,834 | 14.4%), Educational Services (18,486 | 14.1%), Retail Trade (14,065 | 10.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,439 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries in St. Joseph County

Employment Industries by Sex in St. Joseph County

The St. Joseph County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (91.7%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (85.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (94.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (80.2%), and Finance & Insurance (63.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in St. Joseph County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting418 (85.8%)69 (14.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction6,030 (91.7%)544 (8.3%)
Manufacturing16,463 (73.7%)5,880 (26.3%)
Wholesale Trade2,575 (67.2%)1,256 (32.8%)
Retail Trade6,920 (49.2%)7,145 (50.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,238 (77.0%)1,262 (23.0%)
Utilities710 (82.0%)156 (18.0%)
Information1,058 (53.4%)924 (46.6%)
Finance & Insurance1,710 (37.0%)2,910 (63.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,044 (58.8%)731 (41.2%)
Professional & Scientific3,421 (53.2%)3,008 (46.8%)
Enterprise Management4 (5.4%)70 (94.6%)
Administrative & Support2,346 (54.4%)1,967 (45.6%)
Educational Services7,195 (38.9%)11,291 (61.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,723 (19.8%)15,111 (80.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,106 (49.9%)1,110 (50.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,483 (41.3%)4,956 (58.7%)
Public Administration2,097 (57.0%)1,583 (43.0%)
Total67,919 (51.8%)63,251 (48.2%)

Education in St. Joseph County

School Enrollment in St. Joseph County

The most common levels of schooling among the 73,204 students in St. Joseph County are college / undergraduate (18,156 | 24.8%), middle school (14,383 | 19.7%), and high school (14,347 | 19.6%).
School Enrollment in St. Joseph County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,7226.5%
Kindergarten3,4154.7%
Elementary School13,54818.5%
Middle School14,38319.7%
High School14,34719.6%
College / Undergraduate18,15624.8%
Graduate / Professional4,6336.3%
Total73,204100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St. Joseph County

Out of a total of 73,204 students who are enrolled in schools in St. Joseph County, 25,329 (34.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 47,875 (65.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6,722 (64.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 8,893 (84.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St. Joseph County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,552 (47.2%)1,736 (52.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old11,651 (72.0%)4,537 (28.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds13,923 (79.0%)3,703 (21.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds8,893 (84.1%)1,681 (15.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,688 (46.0%)4,323 (54.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,788 (36.0%)6,722 (64.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,580 (59.0%)1,796 (41.0%)
35 Years and over1,782 (67.7%)849 (32.3%)
Total47,875 (65.4%)25,329 (34.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St. Joseph County

Business (11,773 | 19.2%), education (8,339 | 13.6%), science & technology (6,412 | 10.4%), liberal arts & history (5,790 | 9.4%), and social sciences (4,200 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 61,450 individuals in St. Joseph County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St. Joseph County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,7134.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,9104.7%
Physical & Health Sciences1,6672.7%
Psychology2,6024.2%
Social Sciences4,2006.8%
Engineering3,9946.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies3750.6%
Science & Technology6,41210.4%
Business11,77319.2%
Education8,33913.6%
Literature & Languages2,9104.7%
Liberal Arts & History5,7909.4%
Visual & Performing Arts2,4274.0%
Communications2,3273.8%
Arts & Humanities3,0114.9%
Total61,450100.0%

Transportation & Commute in St. Joseph County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in St. Joseph County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in St. Joseph County are males with 2 vehicles (29,275, accounting for 44.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (25,072, making up 49.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in St. Joseph County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,717 (2.6%)1,831 (3.1%)
1 Vehicle13,138 (20.1%)15,103 (25.6%)
2 Vehicles29,275 (44.9%)25,072 (42.4%)
3 Vehicles13,788 (21.1%)11,100 (18.8%)
4 Vehicles5,060 (7.8%)4,364 (7.4%)
5 or more Vehicles2,242 (3.4%)1,650 (2.8%)
Total65,220 (100.0%)59,120 (100.0%)

Commute Time in St. Joseph County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in St. Joseph County are 15 to 19 minutes (23,928 commuters, 20.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (20,582 commuters, 17.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (19,396 commuters, 16.5%).
Commute Time in St. Joseph County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,3662.9%
5 to 9 Minutes13,12911.2%
10 to 14 Minutes19,39616.5%
15 to 19 Minutes23,92820.3%
20 to 24 Minutes20,58217.5%
25 to 29 Minutes8,7647.4%
30 to 34 Minutes12,80110.9%
35 to 39 Minutes3,3352.8%
40 to 44 Minutes3,2132.7%
45 to 59 Minutes5,3174.5%
60 to 89 Minutes2,3932.0%
90 or more Minutes1,4991.3%

Commute Time by Sex in St. Joseph County

The most common commute times in St. Joseph County are 15 to 19 minutes (11,323 commuters, 18.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (12,605 commuters, 22.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in St. Joseph County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,937 (3.1%)1,429 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,556 (10.5%)6,573 (11.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes9,348 (14.9%)10,048 (18.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,323 (18.1%)12,605 (22.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes11,294 (18.0%)9,288 (16.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,348 (6.9%)4,416 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,435 (11.9%)5,366 (9.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,123 (3.4%)1,212 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,146 (3.4%)1,067 (1.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,758 (6.0%)1,559 (2.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,318 (2.1%)1,075 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes1,053 (1.7%)446 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St. Joseph County

The most frequent times of departure to work in St. Joseph County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (8,029, 12.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (9,157, 16.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St. Joseph County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5,573 (8.9%)2,444 (4.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,690 (4.3%)1,016 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,687 (5.9%)1,745 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,274 (8.4%)3,367 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM6,393 (10.2%)4,351 (7.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7,586 (12.1%)7,196 (13.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8,029 (12.8%)9,157 (16.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,518 (8.8%)5,751 (10.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,230 (5.2%)4,261 (7.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,545 (5.7%)3,594 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,415 (2.3%)2,120 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM920 (1.5%)1,045 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,415 (7.0%)4,860 (8.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,364 (7.0%)4,177 (7.6%)
Total62,639 (100.0%)55,084 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in St. Joseph County

Occupancy by Ownership in St. Joseph County

Of the total 107,466 dwellings in St. Joseph County, owner-occupied units account for 73,223 (68.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 34,243 (31.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in St. Joseph County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units73,22368.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units34,24331.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units107,466100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in St. Joseph County

Occupancy by Household Size in St. Joseph County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household36,55434.0%
2-Person Household35,11532.7%
3-Person Household14,92113.9%
4+ Person Household20,87619.4%
Total Housing Units107,466100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St. Joseph County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St. Joseph County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household20,286 (55.5%)16,268 (44.5%)
2-Person Household26,928 (76.7%)8,187 (23.3%)
3-Person Household10,732 (71.9%)4,189 (28.1%)
4+ Person Household15,277 (73.2%)5,599 (26.8%)
Total Housing Units73,223 (68.1%)34,243 (31.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St. Joseph County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St. Joseph County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,457 (52.9%)3,962 (47.1%)
High School Diploma20,061 (65.8%)10,447 (34.2%)
College/Associate Degree21,375 (65.1%)11,465 (34.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher27,330 (76.6%)8,369 (23.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St. Joseph County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St. Joseph County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years22,53521.0%
35 to 44 Years17,42416.2%
45 to 54 Years17,87216.6%
55 to 64 Years19,81218.4%
65 to 74 Years17,31516.1%
75 to 84 Years8,5928.0%
85 Years and Over3,9163.6%
Total107,466100.0%

Housing Finances in St. Joseph County

Median Income by Occupancy in St. Joseph County

Median Income by Occupancy in St. Joseph County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied73,223 (68.1%)$76,012
Renter-Occupied34,243 (31.9%)$37,931
Average107,466 (100.0%)$61,877

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St. Joseph County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St. Joseph County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,637 (2.2%)2,365 (6.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999919 (1.3%)1,195 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,928 (2.6%)2,804 (8.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,544 (2.1%)2,409 (7.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,074 (2.8%)2,716 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,808 (7.9%)4,409 (12.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9998,507 (11.6%)5,825 (17.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,705 (18.7%)6,213 (18.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,376 (14.2%)2,954 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99914,250 (19.5%)2,393 (7.0%)
$150,000 or more12,475 (17.0%)960 (2.8%)
Total73,223 (100.0%)34,243 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St. Joseph County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St. Joseph County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005,442 (7.4%)920 (2.7%)
$300 to $49913,302 (18.2%)1,911 (5.6%)
$500 to $79914,263 (19.5%)7,137 (20.8%)
$800 to $9998,982 (12.3%)7,729 (22.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49917,265 (23.6%)12,182 (35.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9997,883 (10.8%)1,900 (5.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,033 (4.1%)786 (2.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,569 (2.1%)83 (0.2%)
$3,000 or more1,484 (2.0%)155 (0.4%)
Total73,223 (100.0%)34,243 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in St. Joseph County

Housing Structures in St. Joseph County

Housing Structures in St. Joseph County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached81,73676.1%
Single Unit, Attached3,4503.2%
2 Unit Apartments1,5161.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,4843.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,7525.3%
10 or more Apartments10,0079.3%
Mobile Home / Other1,5211.4%
Total107,466100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St. Joseph County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St. Joseph County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached69,575 (85.1%)12,161 (14.9%)
Single Unit, Attached1,909 (55.3%)1,541 (44.7%)
2 Unit Apartments132 (8.7%)1,384 (91.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments228 (6.5%)3,256 (93.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments272 (4.7%)5,480 (95.3%)
10 or more Apartments162 (1.6%)9,845 (98.4%)
Mobile Home / Other945 (62.1%)576 (37.9%)
Total73,223 (68.1%)34,243 (31.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St. Joseph County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St. Joseph County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room4 (0.0%)1,276 (3.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,014 (1.4%)8,599 (25.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms19,429 (26.5%)15,241 (44.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms27,588 (37.7%)6,859 (20.0%)
8 or more Rooms25,188 (34.4%)2,268 (6.6%)
Total73,223 (100.0%)34,243 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St. Joseph County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St. Joseph County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas65,211 (89.1%)22,342 (65.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,692 (2.3%)601 (1.8%)
Electricity5,620 (7.7%)10,710 (31.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene111 (0.2%)75 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke4 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels563 (0.8%)160 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used22 (0.0%)355 (1.0%)
Total73,223 (100.0%)34,243 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in St. Joseph County

Household Vehicle Usage in St. Joseph County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,105 (2.9%)5,231 (15.3%)
1 Vehicle21,001 (28.7%)18,468 (53.9%)
2 Vehicles32,538 (44.4%)8,486 (24.8%)
3 or more Vehicles17,579 (24.0%)2,058 (6.0%)
Total73,223 (100.0%)34,243 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in St. Joseph County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in St. Joseph County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units27,90645,317
Median Property Value$149,900$174,100
Median Household Income$58,203$9,203
Monthly Housing Costs$435$1,428
Real Estate Taxes$1,351$1,153

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St. Joseph County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St. Joseph County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,397 (12.2%)1,474 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9995,534 (19.8%)7,431 (16.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99914,994 (53.7%)28,273 (62.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,873 (10.3%)6,022 (13.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999524 (1.9%)1,412 (3.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999346 (1.2%)443 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more238 (0.9%)262 (0.6%)
Total27,906 (100.0%)45,317 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St. Joseph County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St. Joseph County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,553 (5.6%)1,004 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,621 (13.0%)1,003 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,132 (11.2%)1,925 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,135 (14.8%)2,676 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,145 (18.4%)4,372 (9.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,227 (11.6%)8,560 (18.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,821 (13.7%)7,149 (15.8%)
$150,000 or more3,272 (11.7%)10,429 (23.0%)
Total27,906 (100.0%)45,317 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St. Joseph County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St. Joseph County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x11,366 (40.7%)87,585 (193.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,138 (18.4%)22,869 (50.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,366 (12.1%)10,506 (23.2%)
4.0x or more7,886 (28.3%)4,997 (11.0%)
Total27,906 (100.0%)45,317 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St. Joseph County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St. Joseph County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8007,412 (26.6%)218 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4997,601 (27.2%)8,495 (18.8%)
$800 to $1,49911,842 (42.4%)13,154 (29.0%)
Total27,906 (100.0%)45,317 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in St. Joseph County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Joseph County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Joseph County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years20,242 (97.2%)583 (2.8%)
6 to 18 Years43,873 (94.0%)2,826 (6.0%)
19 to 25 Years26,435 (86.9%)3,994 (13.1%)
26 to 34 Years28,568 (88.1%)3,869 (11.9%)
35 to 44 Years28,577 (88.3%)3,789 (11.7%)
45 to 54 Years28,401 (91.6%)2,605 (8.4%)
55 to 64 Years30,958 (93.6%)2,128 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years25,610 (99.5%)130 (0.5%)
75 Years and older17,239 (99.8%)33 (0.2%)
Total249,903 (92.6%)19,957 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St. Joseph County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St. Joseph County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born20,242 (97.2%)583 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen43,873 (94.0%)2,826 (6.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen26,435 (86.9%)3,994 (13.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St. Joseph County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St. Joseph County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00029,800 (89.6%)3,455 (10.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99942,561 (88.6%)5,472 (11.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99943,429 (91.6%)3,960 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99935,626 (92.8%)2,745 (7.1%)
$100,000 and over89,414 (95.8%)3,887 (4.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Joseph County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Joseph County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 69,791 (47.0%)11,894 (57.1%)
6 to 18 Years17,016 (36.4%)29,470 (63.1%)
19 to 25 Years4,772 (15.7%)22,318 (73.3%)
25 to 34 Years6,698 (20.6%)22,786 (70.3%)
35 to 44 Years5,677 (17.5%)23,777 (73.5%)
45 to 54 Years4,910 (15.8%)24,082 (77.7%)
55 to 64 Years6,455 (19.5%)25,687 (77.6%)
65 to 74 Years24,440 (95.0%)13,784 (53.5%)
75 Years and over17,118 (99.1%)9,575 (55.4%)
Total96,877 (35.9%)183,373 (67.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St. Joseph County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St. Joseph County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (0.3%)44 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,899 (8.0%)1,422 (6.3%)
18 to 34 Years3,264 (9.9%)2,856 (8.4%)
35 to 64 Years5,960 (12.6%)6,904 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,649 (21.7%)3,235 (23.9%)
75 Years and over3,508 (50.3%)4,467 (43.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in St. Joseph County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in St. Joseph County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (0.1%)44 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years212 (0.9%)59 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years284 (0.9%)248 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,251 (2.6%)1,354 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,354 (11.1%)490 (3.6%)
75 Years and over2,091 (30.0%)1,840 (17.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in St. Joseph County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years146 (0.6%)356 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years689 (2.1%)726 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,118 (2.4%)1,206 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years446 (3.7%)795 (5.9%)
75 Years and over688 (9.9%)1,035 (10.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in St. Joseph County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,597 (6.7%)964 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years2,097 (6.3%)1,639 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,298 (4.8%)3,039 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years572 (4.7%)554 (4.1%)
75 Years and over840 (12.0%)1,025 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in St. Joseph County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years218 (0.9%)229 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years795 (2.4%)546 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,197 (6.7%)4,185 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,333 (10.9%)2,042 (15.1%)
75 Years and over1,922 (27.6%)3,185 (30.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in St. Joseph County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years386 (1.6%)109 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years511 (1.5%)164 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,315 (2.8%)1,128 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years497 (4.1%)484 (3.6%)
75 Years and over713 (10.2%)1,079 (10.5%)

Technology Access in St. Joseph County

Computing Device Access in St. Joseph County

Computing Device Access in St. Joseph County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop81,71076.0%
Smartphone92,77386.3%
Tablet64,62660.1%
No Computing Device7,6627.1%
Total107,466100.0%

Internet Access in St. Joseph County

Internet Access in St. Joseph County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2640.3%
Broadband Home74,75669.6%
Cellular Data Only12,85412.0%
Satellite Internet7,8017.3%
No Internet15,29714.2%
Total107,466100.0%

St. Joseph County Summary

St. Joseph County, Indiana is located in the northern part of the state and is part of the South Bend-Mishawaka metropolitan area. It is the fourth most populous county in Indiana, with a population of 266,931 in 2019. The county seat is South Bend, the largest city in the county. St. Joseph County is bordered by Elkhart County to the north, Marshall County to the east, LaPorte County to the west, and Starke and LaGrange counties to the south.

Geography

St. Joseph County is located in the northern part of Indiana, in the South Bend-Mishawaka metropolitan area. It is bordered by Elkhart County to the north, Marshall County to the east, LaPorte County to the west, and Starke and LaGrange counties to the south. The county covers an area of 545 square miles, with a population density of 488 people per square mile. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part. The St. Joseph River runs through the county, and there are several small lakes and ponds.

Economy

St. Joseph County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, education, and service industries. The county is home to several large employers, including the University of Notre Dame, Memorial Hospital, and AM General. The county also has a strong agricultural sector, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the main crops.
The county has a strong tourism industry, with several attractions, including the South Bend Chocolate Factory, the Studebaker National Museum, and the Potawatomi Zoo. The county also has several wineries and breweries, as well as a number of golf courses.

Demographics

As of 2019, St. Joseph County had a population of 266,931, making it the fourth most populous county in Indiana. The population is fairly evenly split between men and women, with 50.3% of the population being male and 49.7% being female. The median age of the population is 38.2 years, and the median household income is $60,945.
The racial makeup of the county is 87.2% White, 8.2% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.9% from other races. The largest ancestry groups in the county are German (25.2%), Irish (17.2%), and Polish (13.2%).

Conclusion

St. Joseph County is a diverse county located in the northern part of Indiana. It is home to a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, education, and service industries, as well as a strong agricultural sector. The county has a population of 266,931, with a median age of 38.2 years and a median household income of $60,945. The racial makeup of the county is 87.2% White, 8.2% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.9% from other races. The county also has a strong tourism industry, with several attractions, wineries, breweries, and golf courses.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of St. Joseph County?
Total Population of St. Joseph County is 272,388.
What is the Total Male Population of St. Joseph County?
Total Male Population of St. Joseph County is 133,435.
What is the Total Female Population of St. Joseph County?
Total Female Population of St. Joseph County is 138,953.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in St. Joseph County?
There are 96.03 Males per 100 Females in St. Joseph County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in St. Joseph County?
There are 104.14 Females per 100 Males in St. Joseph County.
What is the Median Population Age in St. Joseph County?
Median Population Age in St. Joseph County is 36.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in St. Joseph County
Average Family Size in St. Joseph County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in St. Joseph County
Average Household Size in St. Joseph County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in St. Joseph County?
Per Capita income in St. Joseph County is $34,266.
What is the Median Family Income in St. Joseph County?
Median Family Income in St. Joseph County is $80,842.
What is the Median Household income in St. Joseph County?
Median Household Income in St. Joseph County is $61,877.
What is Income or Wage Gap in St. Joseph County?
Income or Wage Gap in St. Joseph County is 33.3%.
Women in St. Joseph County earn 66.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in St. Joseph County?
Family Income Deficit in St. Joseph County is $11,025.
Families that are below poverty line in St. Joseph County earn $11,025 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in St. Joseph County?
Inequality or Gini Index in St. Joseph County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in St. Joseph County?
There are 137,844 People in the Labor Forcein in St. Joseph County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in St. Joseph County?
63.8% of People are in the Labor Force in St. Joseph County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in St. Joseph County?
Unemployment Rate in St. Joseph County is 4.8%.