Mishawaka, Indiana

Mishawaka: The most populous city in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It is located on the St. Joseph River in the northeastern part of the state. Mishawaka is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Mishawaka Historical Society and the Studebaker National Museum.

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 191 years ago in 1832.

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Location of Mishawaka on Indiana map.

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
Named for : Mishawaka
Altitude : 719 feet / 219 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1833 (191 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Local time : 11:18:23 (9th October 2024)
Density : 1,080 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 4.09% (2010-2020)
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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

People born in Mishawaka (34)

People born in Mishawaka, including actor Allan Lane, singer/songwriter Lisa Germano, musician Pete Candoli, .

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Schools in Mishawaka

College & universities near Mishawaka, IN

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

Stations (16)

Amtrak & bus stations near Mishawaka, IN

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

Post offices near 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