St. Joseph County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- St. Joseph County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26149
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 149
Geography
- Land Area
- 500.64 sq mi
- Water Area
- 20.39 sq mi
- Total Area
- 521.03 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.911488
- Longitude
- -85.522870
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 59,339
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 44,564
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 55,032 | 92.7% |
| Hispanic | 4,306 | 7.3% |
| White | 51,605 | 87.0% |
| Black | 1,260 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 291 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 149 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 42,562 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,001 | 4.5% |
| White | 40,428 | 90.7% |
| Black | 1,333 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 322 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 451 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 60,969
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,889
- Poverty Rate
- 11.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,854
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 51,897 | 85.1% |
| Black | 1,296 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 397 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 44,828
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 20,025 | 44.7% |
| Republican | 15,849 | 35.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,954 | 20.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 22,202 | 49.5% |
| Female | 22,626 | 50.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 37,135 | 82.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,131 | 4.8% |
| Black | 278 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 355 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 21,479
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 18,471 | 49.7% |
| Hispanic | 477 | 22.4% |
| Black | 65 | 23.4% |
| Asian | 120 | 33.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,252 | 46.2% |
| Female | 11,227 | 49.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 12,960 (31.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,021 (16.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 27,302
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $180,198
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $866
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.