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Mishawaka

Indiana · 51,063 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 $44,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $105,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,063
+10%since 2000
from 46,557 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,832 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+8%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K44K47K49K52K1990201020202024Mishawaka
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,792
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,986 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,924
+46%since 2000
from $18,434 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
51.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(38,506)
Black9.3%(4,773)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(3,104)
Asian2.8%(1,434)
Other5.4%(2,765)
Diversity Score50.5%(25,789)
Diversity Score
51
+173%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mishawaka, Indiana?

Mishawaka, Indiana has about 51,063 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mishawaka, Indiana?

The typical household in Mishawaka, Indiana earns about $44,792 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 $105,800, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Mishawaka, Indiana?

About 25.1% 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 17.2% 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 8,455 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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