Mishawaka, Indiana
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About
Mishawaka is a city located in the county of Saint Joseph in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 48,252 and a population density of 1,036 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 50,312 inhabitants.
The city was created 193 years ago in 1832.
Quick Facts about Mishawaka
| Population | 50,312 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Saint Joseph County |
| Postal code | 46544–46546 |
| Phone Area Codes | 574 |
| Area | 46.58 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6620,-86.1586 |
| Named for | Mishawaka |
| Altitude | 719 feet / 219 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1833 (193 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 19:15:40 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,080 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Mishawaka is located at 41°39'43"N 86°9'31"W (41.6619900, -86.1586200).
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Demographics
The population of Mishawaka increased by 4.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48,252 | - | census |
| 2011 | 48,106 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 48,045 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 48,111 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 48,260 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 48,279 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 48,814 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 48,984 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 49,810 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 50,363 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 50,312 | -0.1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 42,214 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 42,136 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 38,336 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 41,250 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 12.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 59.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 16.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 18.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 53.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,140 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 20.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 35.6% |
Mishawaka zip code is 46544.
County name: St. Joseph, County
fips: 18141
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 35.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $155,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,404 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $659 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $838 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,742 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.13 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 84,289 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,203,116 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 320,580 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 423,928 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,195 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,102 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,549 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 29.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,512 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,237 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 977 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 655 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,697 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 158 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,211 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,539.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.65 |
Best Things to Do in Mishawaka
1Mishawaka Riverwalk
Rating: 4.7 (467)
N Spring St, Mishawaka, IN 46544, United States View details
Phone: +15742581664 | Website available
2Legend Park
Rating: 4.2 (234)
14130 McKinley Hwy, Mishawaka, IN 46545, United States View details
Phone: +15742565656 | Website available
3Hannah Lindahl Children’s Museum
Rating: 4.1 (11)
1402 S Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46544, United States View details
Phone: +15742544540 | Website available
4Mishawaka City Cemetery
Mishawaka, IN 46545, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Mishawaka
1Mishawaka City Hall
600 E 3rd St, Mishawaka, IN 46544 View details
Phone: +15742581601 | Website available
People born in Mishawaka (34)
People born in Mishawaka, including actor Allan Lane, singer/songwriter Lisa Germano, musician Pete Candoli, .
More notable people
- Conte Candoli (American musician) he was born in 12/07/1927
- Irene Vernon (American actress (1922-1998)) she was born in 16/01/1922
- John Brademas (American politician (1927-2016)) he was born in 02/03/1927
- Buddy Emmons (American guitarist) he was born in 27/01/1937
- Kyle Bornheimer (American actor) he was born in 10/09/1975
- Benjamin Goldwasser (Jewish musician) he was born in 17/12/1982
- Clint Mauro (American model)
- Billy Hahn (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 01/01/1955
- Bryan Mattison (Player of American football) he was born in 15/05/1984
- Chick Maggioli (American football player (1922-2012)) he was born in 17/05/1922
- Freddie Fitzsimmons (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 28/07/1901
- George Gulyanics (Player of American football (1921-1990)) he was born in 11/06/1921
- Jon Pickens (American role-playing game designer) he was born in 12/08/1954
- Richard Longenecker (British biblical scholar) he was born in 21/07/1930
- Robin Hood (American professional golfer) she was born in 26/09/1964
- Roger Hawkins (American drummer) he was born in 16/10/1945
- Rose Hartwick Thorpe (American poet) she was born in 18/07/1850
- Sarah Evans Barker (United States federal judge) she was born in 01/01/1943
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mishawaka, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150145 | Bethel University | Mishawaka (IN) | 46545-5591 |
| 151342 | Indiana University-South Bend | South Bend (IN) | 46615-7111 |
| 460109 | Ross Medical Education Center-Granger | Granger (IN) | 46530 |
| 152080 | University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame (IN) | 46556 |
| 488776 | Radiological Technologies University VT | South Bend (IN) | 46601-2352 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mishawaka, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOB | South Bend station | 2702 West Washington Avenue | RAIL |
| EKH | Elkhart station | 131 Tyler Avenue | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| NBM | New Buffalo, Michigan | 517 South Whittaker Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mishawaka.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka Post Office | Mishawaka (IN) | 46544 |
| Osceola Post Office | Osceola (IN) | 46561 |
| Edison Park Post Office | South Bend (IN) | 46615 |
| Notre Dam Post Office | Notre Dame (IN) | 46556 |
| Chippewa Post Office | South Bend (IN) | 46614 |
Other cities in Saint Joseph County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Joseph County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| South Bend | 101,868 | The most populous city in St. |
| Granger | 30,465 | Census-designated place in St. |
| Olive | 3,233 | Unincorporated community in St. |
| Gulivoire Park | 3,033 | Census-designated place in St. |
| Osceola | 2,486 | Human settlement in St. |
| Walkerton | 2,250 | Town in Indiana, USA |
| New Carlisle | 2,150 | Human settlement in St. |
| North Liberty | 1,909 | Human settlement in St. |
| Lakeville | 799 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Roseland | 635 | Town in Indiana, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Mishawaka distances to largest Indiana cities