St. Joseph County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

St. Joseph County, Michigan has a population of 60,969, the 33rd most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $66,425 and the median home value is $178,300. The poverty rate is 11.4%.

St. Joseph County Quick Facts

Population 60,969

Median Household Income $66,42590% MOE ±$2,763

Median Home Value $178,30090% MOE ±$6,438

Poverty Rate 11.4%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.9%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Median Age 39.9 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 76.1%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.9%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.7%

Cities/Places 8

Population 60,969 33rd of 83

Median Income $66,425 9% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.4%

Unemployment 5.9%

How St. Joseph County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	60,836	60,969	+0.2%
Median household income	$64,103	$66,425	No clear change (+3.6%)
Median home value¹	$150,516	$178,300	+18.5%
Median gross rent	$889	$849	-4.5%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

St. Joseph

$66,425

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

St. Joseph

$178,300

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.8%

$25K-$50K 22.7%

$50K-$100K 33.2%

$100K+ 29.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

5.8%

$200K+

4.0%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

61.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.1%

Renter 23.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $849/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.3%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

25.1%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in St. Joseph County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sturgis	11,054	$62,710	13.4%	$152,600
Three Rivers	7,943	$49,503	15.0%	$134,900
Constantine	2,154	$73,320	13.3%	$115,200
White Pigeon	1,760	$51,250	26.0%	$149,600
Colon	1,570	$58,542	14.3%	$153,500
Centreville	1,565	$59,519	13.9%	$166,100
Burr Oak	818	$63,816	6.8%	$106,400
Mendon	815	$82,292	8.5%	$142,900

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Population Overview

St. Joseph County is located in Michigan with a total population of 60,969. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Joseph County is 39.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Joseph County is $66,425. This is 9% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $178,300. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, St. Joseph County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in St. Joseph County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.4%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.4% vs 5.9%). The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for St. Joseph County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of St. Joseph County, Michigan?

St. Joseph County has a population of 60,969, making it the 33rd most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in St. Joseph County?

The median household income in St. Joseph County is $66,425 with a poverty rate of 11.4%.

How many cities are in St. Joseph County, Michigan?

St. Joseph County contains 8 Census-designated places.