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.
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 : | 16:08:20 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,080 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.09% (2010-2020) |
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
1 Mishawaka Riverwalk
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2 Legend Park
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3 Hannah Lindahl Children’s Museum
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4 Mishawaka City Cemetery
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Other Places in Mishawaka
1 Mishawaka City Hall
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People born in Mishawaka (34)
People born in Mishawaka, including actor Allan Lane, singer/songwriter Lisa Germano, musician Pete Candoli, .
List
- 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
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
