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St. Joseph County

Michigan · 60,939 residents · 500.64 sq mi
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St. Joseph County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,253. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60,939
−2%since 2000
from 62,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+12%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
59K60K61K62K63K1990201020202024St. Joseph County
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,253
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,355 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,810
+47%since 2000
from $18,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+16%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(56,994)
Black2.5%(1,561)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2,488)
Asian0.6%(353)
Other0%
Diversity Score17%(10,607)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(50,674)
Black2.2%(1,341)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(5,427)
Asian0.7%(414)
Other3.4%(2,047)
Diversity Score34.3%(20,908)
Segregation Score34.9%(21,273)
Diversity Score
34
+102%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Joseph County, Michigan?

St. Joseph County, Michigan has about 60,939 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Joseph County, Michigan?

The typical household in St. Joseph County, Michigan earns about $53,253 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Joseph County, Michigan expensive?

In St. Joseph County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $128,800, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in St. Joseph County, Michigan?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in St. Joseph County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Joseph County, Michigan?

About 14.4% of people in St. Joseph County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Joseph County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Joseph County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,026 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
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10 ZIP codes
ZIP 49091ZIP 49093ZIP 49099ZIP 49042ZIP 49040ZIP 49032ZIP 49072ZIP 49030ZIP 49066ZIP 49075
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