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Saint Joseph County, Indiana
St Joseph County Indiana Courthouse
St. Joseph County courthouse in South Bend, Indiana
Seal of Saint Joseph County, Indiana
Seal
Map of Indiana highlighting Saint Joseph County
Location in the state of Indiana
Map of the U.S
Indiana's location in the U.S.
Founded 1830
Seat South Bend
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

460.97 sq mi (1,194 km²)
457.34 sq mi (1,185 km²)
3.63 sq mi (9 km²), 0.79%
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

272,912
580/sq mi (224/km²)
Congressional district 2nd
Website www.stjosephcountyindiana.com
Footnotes:  
  • Indiana county number 71
  • Fourth most populous county in Indiana as of 2005

St. Joseph County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. Census 2020 put the population at 272,912. Formed in 1830, it was named for the St. Joseph River which flows through it toward Lake Michigan. The county seat is South Bend.[1]

St. Joseph County is part of the South BendMishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography[]

According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 460.97 square miles (1,193.9 km2), of which 457.34 square miles (1,184.5 km2) (or 99.21%) is land and 3.63 square miles (9.4 km2) (or 0.79%) is water.[2]

Cities and towns[]

Townships[]

  • Centre
  • Clay
  • German
  • Greene
  • Harris
  • Liberty
  • Lincoln
  • Madison
  • Olive
  • Penn
  • Portage
  • Union
  • Warren
South-bend-st-joe-river

St. Joseph River, flowing into St. Joseph County from Elkhart County (top) through Mishawaka.

Adjacent counties[]

Major highways[]

  • Indiana Toll Road logo 1968 Ind. Toll Rd.
  • I-80 I-80
  • I-90 I-90
  • US 6 US 6
  • US 20 US 20
  • US 31 US 31
  • Indiana 2 SR 2
  • Indiana 4 SR 4
  • Indiana 23 SR 23
  • Indiana 104 SR 104
  • Indiana 331 SR 331
  • Indiana 933 SR 933

Climate and weather[]

Climate chart for South Bend, Indiana
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source: The Weather Channel[3]

In recent years, average temperatures in South Bend have ranged from a low of 16 °F (−9 °C) in January to a high of 83 °F (28 °C) in July, although a record low of −22 °F (−30.0 °C) was recorded in January 1943 and a record high of 109 °F (43 °C) was recorded in July 1934. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.98 inches (50 mm) in February to 4.19 inches (106 mm) in June.[3]

Government[]

The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code.

County Council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.[4][5]

District Councilperson Party
A Bobby Kruszynski, Jr. Democratic
B Corey Noland Democratic
C Dick Pfeil Republican
D Rafael Morton, President Democratic
E Diana Hess Democratic
F Mark Telloyan Republican
G Mark Catanzarite, Vice President pro tem Democratic
H Joe Canarecci Democratic
I Mark Root, President pro tem Republican

Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.[4][5]

District Commissioner Party
1 Andrew Kostielney, President Republican
2 Derek Dieter[6] Republican
3 Deborah Fleming Vice President Republican

Court: The county maintains several courts: the Circuit Court that hears primarily civil matters and some criminal cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of six years and must be a licensed attorney in good standing. The judge is assisted by three magistrates appointed by the judge. The Superior Court hears both civil and criminal cases, including small claims and traffic/misdemeanor cases. There are eight judges appointed to the Superior Court by the Governor of Indiana. They are assisted by four magistrates who handle the small claims and traffic/misdemeanor dockets. The Probate Court hears juvenile cases, child abuse or neglect cases, along with probate matters. The judge on the court is elected to a term of six years and must be a licensed attorney in good standing. The judge is assisted by three magistrates and one commissioner (similar to a magistrate) who are appointed by the judge. Decisions from these courts can be appealed to the Indiana Court of Appeals.[5]

Office Judge Party
Circuit Court John Broden Democratic

County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of the county.[5]

Office Officeholder Party
Assessor Rosemary Mandrici Democratic
Auditor Mike Hamann Democratic
Clerk Rita Glenn Democratic
Coroner Michael J. McGann Democratic
Prosecutor Ken Cotter Democratic
Recorder Phil Dotson Democratic
Sheriff William Redman Democratic
Surveyor John McNamara Democratic
Treasurer Michael Kruk Democratic

St. Joseph County is part of Indiana's 2nd congressional district and is represented by Jackie Walorski in the United States Congress.[7] Indiana's US Senators are Mike Braun and Todd Young.

United States presidential election results for St. Joseph County, Indiana[8]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 53,164 46.13% 59,896 51.98% 2,178 1.89%
2016 52,021 46.51% 52,252 46.72% 7,569 6.77%
2012 52,578 47.36% 56,460 50.86% 1,971 1.78%
2008 48,510 40.85% 68,710 57.87% 1,519 1.28%
2004 55,254 50.87% 52,637 48.46% 728 0.67%
2000 47,581 48.81% 47,703 48.94% 2,190 2.25%
1996 38,281 41.08% 45,704 49.04% 9,203 9.88%
1992 38,934 37.27% 46,203 44.23% 19,328 18.50%
1988 49,481 50.56% 48,056 49.10% 327 0.33%
1984 54,404 53.08% 47,513 46.36% 576 0.56%
1980 50,607 49.08% 44,218 42.88% 8,289 8.04%
1976 50,358 50.20% 49,156 49.00% 810 0.81%
1972 64,808 60.55% 41,629 38.89% 602 0.56%
1968 47,114 44.09% 47,414 44.37% 12,336 11.54%
1964 39,872 37.49% 65,844 61.91% 630 0.59%
1960 53,621 45.64% 63,553 54.09% 325 0.28%
1956 57,827 51.41% 54,152 48.15% 493 0.44%
1952 53,537 49.74% 53,269 49.49% 826 0.77%
1948 39,593 43.58% 49,866 54.89% 1,387 1.53%
1944 39,875 45.53% 47,149 53.83% 565 0.65%
1940 36,164 44.02% 45,620 55.53% 374 0.46%
1936 25,807 36.69% 43,131 61.32% 1,401 1.99%
1932 28,198 41.13% 38,026 55.46% 2,339 3.41%
1928 36,844 57.56% 26,846 41.94% 316 0.49%
1924 23,682 57.65% 15,056 36.65% 2,344 5.71%
1920 17,675 56.46% 12,355 39.47% 1,275 4.07%
1916 7,961 43.02% 9,709 52.47% 835 4.51%
1912 3,146 20.17% 5,391 34.56% 7,064 45.28%
1908 11,222 53.92% 8,562 41.14% 1,029 4.94%
1904 11,166 62.54% 5,967 33.42% 721 4.04%
1900 8,127 53.10% 6,948 45.40% 230 1.50%
1896 7,138 52.79% 6,247 46.20% 136 1.01%
1892 5,220 44.93% 6,077 52.30% 322 2.77%
1888 4,929 47.40% 5,257 50.56% 212 2.04%



Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1830 287
1840 6,425 2,138.7%
1850 10,954 70.5%
1860 18,455 68.5%
1870 25,322 37.2%
1880 33,178 31.0%
1890 42,457 28.0%
1900 58,881 38.7%
1910 84,312 43.2%
1920 103,304 22.5%
1930 160,033 54.9%
1940 161,823 1.1%
1950 205,058 26.7%
1960 238,614 16.4%
1970 245,045 2.7%
1980 241,617 −1.4%
1990 247,052 2.2%
2000 265,559 7.5%
2010 266,931 0.5%

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 265,559 people, 100,743 households, and 66,792 families residing in the county. The population density was 581 people per square mile (224/km²). There were 107,013 housing units at an average density of 234 per square mile (90/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 82.36% White, 11.46% Black or African American, 0.35% Native American, 1.34% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.48% from other races, and 1.97% from two or more races. 4.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 21.1% were of German, 11.5% Polish, 10.5% Irish, 6.5% American and 5.7% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 100,743 households out of which 32.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.00% were married couples living together, 12.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.70% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 11.80% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 20.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 93.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,420, and the median income for a family was $49,653. Males had a median income of $37,076 versus $25,310 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,756. About 7.60% of families and 10.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.70% of those under age 18 and 7.10% of those age 65 or over.

Education[]

School districts[]

John Glenn School Corporation[]

  • North Liberty Elementary
  • Walkerton Elementary
  • Urey Middle School
  • John Glenn High School

New Prairie School Corporation[]

  • Olive Township Elementary
  • New Prairie Middle School
  • New Prairie High School

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation[]

  • Bittersweet Elementary
  • Elm Road Elementary
  • Elise Rogers Elementary
  • Horizon Elementary
  • Madison Elementary
  • Mary Frank Elementary
  • Meadow's Edge Elementary
  • Moran Elementary
  • Northpoint Elementary
  • Prairie Vista Elementary
  • Walt Disney Elementary
  • Discovery Middle School
  • Grissom Middle School
  • Schmucker Middle School
  • Penn High School

School City of Mishawaka[]

  • Battell Elementary
  • Beiger Elementary
  • Emmons Elementary
  • Hums Elementary
  • LaSalle Elementary
  • Liberty Elementary
  • Twin Branch Elementary
  • John Young Middle School
  • Mishawaka High School
  • Bingham Elementary School (closed)

South Bend Community School Corporation[]

High schools[]
Intermediate Centers[]
Primary centers[]

Union-North United School Corporation[]

  • LaVille Elementary
  • LaVille Junior-Senior High School

Private Schools[]

  • Christ the King [Grades K-8]
  • Corpus Christi [Grades K-8]
  • Covenant Christian School [Grades K-8]
  • Granger Christian School [Grades K-12]
  • Holy Cross Elementary [Grades K-8]
  • Holy Family Elementary [Grades K-8]
  • Ironwood Christian School [Grades K-12]
  • Michiana Christian School [Grades K-5]
  • Mishawaka First Baptist School [Grades K-12]
  • Marian High School [Grades 9-12]
  • North Liberty Christian School [Grades K-5]
  • Our Lady of Hungary [Grades K-8]
  • Queen of Peace School [Grades K-6]
  • Resurrection Lutheran Academy [Grades Pre K-8]
  • St. Adalbert Elementary [Grades K-8]
  • St. Anthony de Padua School [Grades K-8]
  • St. Bavo Elementary [Grades K-8]
  • St. John the Baptist Elementary [Grades K-8]
  • St. Joseph Elementary [Grades K-8]
  • St. Joseph Grade School [Grades K-8]
  • St. Jude Elementary [Grades K-8]
  • St. Mary of the Assumption School [Grades K-8]
  • St. Matthew Elementary [Grades K-8]
  • St. Monica Elementary [Grades K-8]
  • St. Patrick School [Grades K-6]
  • St. Pius X School [Grades Pre K-8] (Opens August 27, 2008)
  • South Bend Christian Center [Grades K-12]
  • South Bend Junior Academy [Grades 2-8]
  • South Bend St. Joseph's High School [Grades 9-12]
  • South Bend Trinity School [Grades 7-12]
  • Stanley Clark School [Grades K-8]

Colleges & universities[]

  • Bethel College
  • Brown Mackie College
  • Holy Cross College
  • Ivy Tech North Central
  • Indiana University - South Bend
  • St. Mary's College
  • University of Notre Dame

See also[]

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in St. Joseph County, Indiana

External links[]

References[]

  • Forstall, Richard L. (editor) (1996). Population of states and counties of the United States: 1790 to 1990 : from the twenty-one decennial censuses. United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Population Division. ISBN 0-934213-48-8. 

Coordinates: 41°37′N 86°17′W / 41.62, -86.29


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