St. Joseph County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26149 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60,969 | — | #885 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,425 | -11.6% | #1,476 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.9 years | +2.6% | #2,149 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $178,300 | -36.8% | #1,667 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $849 | -27.0% | #1,754 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | -9.5% | #1,119 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
St. Joseph County has a population of 60,969, making it the #885 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in St. Joseph County is $66,425, ranking #1,476 out of 3,222 counties — 11.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.4% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in St. Joseph County is $178,300 (-36.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $849/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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89.9% of residents in St. Joseph County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.
About St. Joseph County, Michigan
St. Joseph County, Michigan has a total population of 60,969, making it the 885th most populous county in the United States. The median age in St. Joseph County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in St. Joseph County is $66,425, which ranks #1,476 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in St. Joseph County is $178,300, 36.8% below the national median. Renters in St. Joseph County pay a median gross rent of $849 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In St. Joseph County, 16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.9 min.
St. Joseph County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.4%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
All data for St. Joseph County, Michigan 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.