St. Joseph County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18141 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 273,040 | — | #263 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,868 | -11.0% | #1,448 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.7 years | -5.7% | #2,785 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $192,800 | -31.6% | #1,485 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,062 | -8.7% | #808 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | +12.9% | #1,800 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
St. Joseph County has a population of 273,040, making it the #263 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.7 years, which is 5.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in St. Joseph County is $66,868, ranking #1,448 out of 3,222 counties — 11.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.2% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in St. Joseph County is $192,800 (-31.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,062/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.0%.
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92.9% of residents in St. Joseph County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
About St. Joseph County, Indiana
St. Joseph County, Indiana has a total population of 273,040, making it the 263rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in St. Joseph County is 36.7 years, which is 5.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in St. Joseph County is $66,868, which ranks #1,448 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in St. Joseph County is $192,800, 31.6% below the national median. Renters in St. Joseph County pay a median gross rent of $1,062 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In St. Joseph County, 33.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.3 min.
St. Joseph County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.5%).
All data for St. Joseph County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.