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Saint Joseph County, Indiana | ||
St. Joseph County courthouse in South Bend, Indiana
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Location in the state of Indiana | ||
Indiana's location in the U.S. | ||
Founded | 1830 | |
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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 | |
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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 Bend–Mishawaka, 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[]
- Indian Village
- Lakeville
- Mishawaka
- New Carlisle
- North Liberty
- Osceola
- Roseland
- South Bend
- Walkerton
- Granger, Indiana
Townships[]
- Centre
- Clay
- German
- Greene
- Harris
- Liberty
- Lincoln
- Madison
- Olive
- Penn
- Portage
- Union
- Warren

St. Joseph River, flowing into St. Joseph County from Elkhart County (top) through Mishawaka.
Adjacent counties[]
- Berrien County, Michigan (north)
- Cass County, Michigan (northeast)
- Elkhart County (east)
- Marshall County (south)
- Starke County (southwest)
- LaPorte County (west)
Major highways[]
Ind. Toll Rd.
I-80
I-90
US 6
US 20
US 31
SR 2
SR 4
SR 23
SR 104
SR 331
SR 933
Climate and weather[]
Climate chart for South Bend, Indiana | |||||||||||
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J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
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4.19
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3.73
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3.98
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3.79
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3.27
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42
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3.39
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3.09
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temperatures in °C • precipitation totals in mm 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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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 | |||
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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[]
- John Adams High School Bird's Eye
- Clay High School Bird's Eye
- James Whitcomb Riley High School Bird's Eye
- Washington High School Bird's Eye
Intermediate Centers[]
- Brown Intermediate Center Bird's Eye
- Clay Intermediate Center Bird's Eye
- Dickinson Intermediate Center Bird's Eye
- Edison Intermediate Center Bird's Eye
- Greene Intermediate Center Bird's Eye
- Jackson Intermediate Center Bird's Eye
- Jefferson Intermediate Center Bird's Eye
- Lasalle Academy Bird's Eye
- Marshall Intermediate Center Bird's Eye
- Navarre Intermediate Center Bird's Eye
Primary centers[]
- Coquillard Primary Center Bird's Eye
- Darden Primary Center Bird's Eye
- Hamilton Primary Center Bird's Eye
- Harrison Primary Center Bird's Eye
- Hay Primary Center Bird's Eye
- Kennedy Academy Bird's Eye
- Lafayette Early Childhood Center Bird's Eye
- Lincoln Primary Center Bird's Eye
- Madison Primary Center Bird's Eye
- Marquette Primary Center Bird's Eye
- McKinley Primary Center Bird's Eye
- Monroe Primary Center Bird's Eye
- Muessel Primary Center Bird's Eye
- Nuner Primary Center Bird's Eye
- Perley Primary Center Bird's Eye
- Swanson Primary Center Bird's Eye
- Tarkington Traditional Primary Center Bird's Eye
- Warren Primary Center Bird's Eye
- Wilson Primary Center Bird's Eye
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.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Counties". United States Census. http://www.census.gov/tiger/tms/gazetteer/county2k.txt. Retrieved 2011-02-06.
- ^ a b "Monthly Averages for South Bend, Indiana". The Weather Channel. http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USIN0624. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
- ^ a b Indiana Code. "Title 36, Article 2, Section 3". IN.gov. http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title36/ar2/ch3.html.
- ^ a b c d Indiana Code. "Title 2, Article 10, Section 2". IN.gov. http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title3/ar10/ch2.pdf.
- ^ https://www.sjcindiana.com/402/Board-of-Commissioners
- ^ "US Congresswoman Jackie Walorski". US Congress. http://walorski.house.gov/.
- ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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