St. Joseph County: Demographics & People
St. Joseph County's population stands at 60,969 people. Median age 39.9 years. Population is 9% Hispanic or Latino and 2% Black. County is gaining 77 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
Population & Trend
Current population 60,969; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 60,969 people |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 26,872 people |
Age Distribution
Median age 39.9y is 1.0 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 60,969 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 14,801 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 12,134.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 22,631.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 11,403 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 24.3% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 19.9% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 37.1% |
| Median age | 39.9 years (vs Michigan 40.3y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-28
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 60,969 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 60,969 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 51,897 |
| Black residents | 1,296 |
| Asian residents | 397 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 209 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 16 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 1,410 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 5,744 |
| Diversity Index | 26.6% |
| Asian population | 0.7% |
| Black population | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 9.4% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-28
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Census Citizenship · Total | 60,969 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 58,492 |
| Residents born in this state | 41,206 |
| Residents born in another state | 16,922 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 2,903 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 1,002 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 364 |
| Foreign-born residents | 4.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-28
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 77 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 55,853 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 55,776 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 77 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 60,506 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 10,039 |
| Pct With Disability | 16.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-28
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 646 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-28
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 60,257 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 53,971 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 2,923 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 1,713 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 1,523 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 127 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 6,286 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 10.4% |
| Pct White | 85.1% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-28