Mishawaka, IN

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2020 Population

49,675

0.873% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2018 Median Age

35.3

0.282% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

17.2%

9.59% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$44,792

3.57% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$105,800

2.82% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

25,214

1.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Mishawaka, IN had a population of 49.7k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $44,792. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Mishawaka, IN grew from 49,245 to 49,675, a 0.873% increase and its median household income grew from $43,248 to $44,792, a 3.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mishawaka, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.6%), White (Hispanic) (3.82%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.44%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%).

None of the households in Mishawaka, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Mishawaka, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mishawaka, IN are Bethel University (341 degrees awarded in 2021) and Ross Medical Education Center-Granger (96 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Mishawaka, IN was $105,800, and the homeownership rate was 49.5%.

Most people in Mishawaka, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Mishawaka, IN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Mishawaka, IN is home to a population of 49.7k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.55% of Mishawaka, IN residents were born outside of the country (2.76k people).

In 2018, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.4k people) in Mishawaka, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.72k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.87k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

96.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.6% of Mishawaka, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Mishawaka, IN was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mishawaka, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mishawaka, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
39.4k ± 904
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.72k ± 680
White (Hispanic)
1.87k ± 439

5.61%

Hispanic Population

2.75k people

5.61% of the people in Mishawaka, IN are hispanic (2.75k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mishawaka, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
102,901 ± 7,815 people
India
33,655 ± 4,493 people
China
21,706 ± 3,611 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 102,901 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,655 and China with 21,706.

Foreign-Born Population

5.55%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.76k people

5.27%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.59k people

As of 2020, 5.55% of Mishawaka, IN residents (2.76k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mishawaka, IN was 5.27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mishawaka, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
979 ± 224
Gulf War (2001-)
624 ± 340
Gulf War (1990s)
193 ± 90

Mishawaka, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mishawaka, IN employs 25.2k people. The largest industries in Mishawaka, IN are Manufacturing (4,904 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,867 people), and Retail Trade (3,409 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($65,721), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,142), and Transportation & Warehousing ($48,977).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,739. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.2k

2020 Value

± 1,277

1.6%

1 Year growth

± 6.71%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Mishawaka, IN grew at a rate of 1.6%, from 24.8k employees to 25.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mishawaka, IN, are Production Occupations (2,999 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,858 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,820 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mishawaka, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.2k

2020 Value

± 1,277

1.6%

1 Year growth

± 6.71%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Mishawaka, IN grew at a rate of 1.6%, from 24.8k employees to 25.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mishawaka, IN, are Manufacturing (4,904 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,867 people), and Retail Trade (3,409 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mishawaka, IN, though some of these residents may live in Mishawaka, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,466

Median earning men ± $2,758

$27,935

Median earning women ± $1,416

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,728), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,983), and Construction ($47,904).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($107,560), Public Administration ($44,167), and Construction ($40,714).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Indiana.

$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mishawaka, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.95%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Mishawaka, IN awarded 437 degrees. The student population of Mishawaka, IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,002 male students and 1,918 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mishawaka, IN are White (272 and 62.8%), followed by Black or African American (61 and 14.1%), Hispanic or Latino (55 and 12.7%), and Two or More Races (34 and 7.85%).

The largest universities in Mishawaka, IN by number of degrees awarded are Bethel University (341 and 78%) and Ross Medical Education Center-Granger (96 and 22%).

The most popular majors in Mishawaka, IN are General Business Administration & Management (63 and 14.4%), Medical Assistant (62 and 14.2%), and Registered Nursing (45 and 10.3%).

The median tuition cost in Mishawaka, IN for private four year colleges is $30,270.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Mishawaka, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,920 (34.3% men and 65.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,920 students enrolled in Mishawaka, IN, 34.3% men and 65.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,882 records, of which 67.2% were women and 32.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
36 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
16 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
12 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mishawaka, IN was Registered Nursing with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Mishawaka, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bethel University
341 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Granger
96 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bethel University with 341 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 122 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mishawaka, IN, which is 0.387 times less than the 315 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 272 degrees mean that there were 4.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 61 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,270) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($560) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,316) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Measure

In 2020, 0.655% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.645% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.72M), Some college (1.14M), and Bachelors Degree (831k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mishawaka, IN was $105,800 in 2020, which is 0.46 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $102,900 to $105,800, a 2.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Mishawaka, IN is 49.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Mishawaka, IN have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mishawaka, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mishawaka, IN is $44,792. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Mishawaka, IN was Census Tract 115.03 with a value of $70,357, followed by Census Tract 117.01 and Census Tract 107, with respective values of $69,435 and $58,875.

Housing

Property

$105,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,649

$10,837

Median Property Taxes

±$750

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mishawaka, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mishawaka, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.5%

Homeownership

2020

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 49.5% of the housing units in Mishawaka, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mishawaka, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 115.03
Census Tract 117.01
Census Tract 107

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mishawaka, IN was Census Tract 115.03 with a value of $70,357, followed by Census Tract 117.01 and Census Tract 107, with respective values of $69,435 and $58,875.

The following map shows all of the places in Mishawaka, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,792

Median Household Income

± $2,533

21.9k

Number of Households

± 1,136

In 2020, the median household income of the 21.9k households in Mishawaka, IN grew to $44,792 from the previous year's value of $43,248.

The following chart displays the households in Mishawaka, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mishawaka, IN is from Indiana.

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.455

2019 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2020, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.725% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Carpooled (9.04%)
Worked At Home (3.2%)

In 2020, 83.2% of workers in Mishawaka, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.04%) and those who worked at home (3.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mishawaka, IN have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Mishawaka, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mishawaka, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mishawaka, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mishawaka, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mishawaka, IN (8.3k out of 48.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mishawaka, IN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.9% of the population of Mishawaka, IN has health coverage, with 51% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 9.98% on non-group plans, and 0.831% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Indiana was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in St. Joseph County, IN see 1062 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1074 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1578 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 409 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for St. Joseph County, IN.

1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in St. Joseph County, IN

Primary care physicians in St. Joseph County, IN see an average of 1,062 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1,074 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in St. Joseph County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 27.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.05%

Uninsured

51%

Employer Coverage

16.6%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

9.98%

Non-Group

0.831%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mishawaka, IN declined by 9.91% from 10.1% to 9.05%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mishawaka, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.