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Mishawaka

Indiana · 48,252 residents · 18.029 sq mi
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Mishawaka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,526. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,252
+4%since 2000
from 46,557 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,676 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+4%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K44K47K49K52K1990201020202024Mishawaka
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,526
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,986 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,037
+20%since 2000
from $18,434 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
47.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(41,979)
Black3.5%(1,620)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,297)
Asian1.4%(647)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(8,619)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(40,430)
Black6.7%(3,250)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(2,175)
Asian1.9%(933)
Other2.8%(1,328)
Diversity Score35.8%(17,263)
Diversity Score
36
+93%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mishawaka, Indiana?

Mishawaka, Indiana has about 48,252 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mishawaka, Indiana?

The typical household in Mishawaka, Indiana earns about $37,526 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mishawaka, Indiana expensive?

In Mishawaka, Indiana, the median home is worth about $95,500, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Mishawaka, Indiana?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mishawaka, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mishawaka, Indiana?

About 14.8% of people in Mishawaka, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mishawaka, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mishawaka, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,644 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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