St. Joseph County, Michigan

St. Joseph County is a United States county located in the United States of Michigan. In 2000, the population was 62422. According to July 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the county is 62232, It is the 32nd largest county by population in the U.S. state of Michigan. The county spans an area of 521.15 sq mi (1349.77 square kilometre), of which, 503.72 square miles (1304.63 square kilometre) of it is land and 17.43 square miles (45.14 square kilometre) of it is water, makes it the fourth smallest by total area in Michigan.

St. Joseph County Michigan
Map of St. Joseph County, Michigan

As of the census of 2000, there were 62422 residents, 23381 households, and 16603 families in the county. The population density was 123.9 people per square mile (47.84/kmē), it is 27th most densely populated county in Michigan. There were 26503 housing units at an average density of 52.6 per square mile (20.31/kmē). The average household size was 2.63 people, and the average family size was 3.09 people. The population's age distribution was 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 13% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95 males. Its population was estimated at 62232 in July 2008, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 94.88% White, 2.51% Black or African American, 0.42% American Indian, 0.6% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, and 1.57% from two or more races.

St. Joseph County Michigan Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
St. Joseph County Michigan School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
St. Joseph County Michigan GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $40355, making its Michigan's 28th highest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $46391, making it the 33rd highest county by median family income in Michigan. The per capita income for the county was $18247, it would be the 37th highest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of Michigan.

In 2000, 15335 pupils and students, of which 7913 are male and 7422 are female, 24.57% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 984 nursery or pri school, 1038 kindergarten, 7672 elementary school, 3822 high school and 1819 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Burr Oak VillageSt. Joseph County110797794.41746334792
2Centreville VillageSt. Joseph County1.411.41015791116.91547233929
3Colon VillageSt. Joseph County1.711.390.3212278821450229417
4Constantine VillageSt. Joseph County1.721.620.120951291.91554240428
5Mendon VillageSt. Joseph County0.760.750.019171217.11726640000
6Sturgis CitySt. Joseph County5.965.960112851894.51599033838
7Three Rivers CitySt. Joseph County4.744.510.2473281625.81627932460
8White Pigeon VillageSt. Joseph County1.411.410.0116271157.81689541292
YearPopulation
April 2000 census62422
April 2000 Estimate62422
July 2000 Estimate62517
July 2001 Estimate62461
July 2002 Estimate62217
July 2003 Estimate62413
July 2004 Estimate62349
July 2005 Estimate62370
July 2006 Estimate62300
July 2007 Estimate62291
July 2008 Estimate62232
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school498486984
Kindergarten5564821038
Elementary school402636467672
High school198618363822
College or graduate school8479721819
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
St. Joseph County, Michigan$40355$46391$18247
Michigan, United States$44667$53457$22168
United States$41994$50046$21587