St. Joseph County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

St. Joseph County is located in Michigan with a total population of 60,870. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Joseph County is 39.8 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Joseph County is $64,707. This is 9% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $167,600. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, St. Joseph County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in St. Joseph County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.1%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.1% vs 5.7%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.