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Mishawaka, IN

Founded 1833St. Joseph CountyElev. 219 m
Population
50,907
Median home
$140,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
18
Sex offenders
10

Overview

About Mishawaka

Mishawaka is home to roughly 50,907 residents. Mishawaka was founded in 1833 and sits in St. Joseph County. The median age is 35.6 and the median household income is $53,120. Homes carry a median value of $140,600, and about 49% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75.6%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
50,907
Median age
35.6
Median household income
$53,120
Per-capita income
$32,499
Poverty rate
16.3%
High-school grad or higher
90.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
Unemployment
6.7%
Avg. commute
22 min
Work from home
7.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White75.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.4%
Black8.9%
Asian2.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.6%
Sales & office21.4%
Production, transportation & material moving20.4%
Service17.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$140,600
Median gross rent
$1,041/mo
Owner-occupied
49.4%
Median year built
1975
Households
22,426
Avg. household size
2.22

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Mishawaka has 18 public schools — 12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading52%
Math39%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Mishawaka High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Penn High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
John J Young Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Schmucker Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Virgil I Grissom Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Battell Elementary SchoolElementary
Beiger Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Bittersweet Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Elm Road Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Elsie Rogers Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Emmons Elementary SchoolElementary
Fred J Hums Elementary SchoolElementary
Lasalle Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Liberty Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime31% below national
Mishawaka267
Indiana380
United States386
Trend
2019–2023
property crime12% above national
Mishawaka2,193
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
Trend
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Mishawaka Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Mishawaka.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · St. Joseph County
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Mishawaka is in St. Joseph County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Mishawaka was founded in 1833 and sits in St. Joseph County. Elevation ~219 m.

Map of Mishawaka
Mishawaka, IN
Where Mishawaka is
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Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Eller-Hosford HouseMerrifield-Cass HouseBeiger HouseDodge HouseEllis--Schindler HouseMishawaka Reservoir Caretaker's ResidenceMishawaka Carnegie LibraryMishawaka Fire Station No. 4
Notable people from Mishawaka
Kyle BornheimerLisa GermanoAllan LaneConte CandoliBethany GalatBenjamin GoldwasserPete CandoliRoger HawkinsIrene VernonJohn Brademas
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Nearby cities
South Bend (5 mi)Elkhart (11 mi)Goshen (19 mi)La Porte (29 mi)Michigan (36 mi)Valparaiso (48 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Mishawaka, IN (10)

Public sex-offender registry records for Mishawaka, Indiana.

Kenneth A Johnson, 58
Mishawaka · 46544
Charles William Thompson, 75
Mishawaka · St. Joseph County · 46544
AKA Charles William Thompson, Charles Thompson
Joseph Loyd Miller, 29
Mishawaka · St. Joseph County · 46544
AKA Joseph Loy Miller
Donald Wayne Scott, 59
Mishawaka · 46545
AKA Donald W Scott, Joe W Scott
Kevin C Harrison, 62
Mishawaka · St. Joseph County · 46544
Mark A Williams, 51
Mishawaka · St. Joseph County · 46544
AKA Mark Anthony Williams
Anthony Lee Robert Lewis, 31
Mishawaka · St. Joseph County · 46544
William R Jackson, 62
Mishawaka · St. Joseph County · 46544
AKA William Raymond Jackson, William R Jackson
Jon Albert Miller, 57
Mishawaka · St. Joseph County · 46544
AKA Johm Miller, Michael J Miller
Robert Lewis Washington, 64
Mishawaka · St. Joseph County · 46545
AKA Rabbit Rabddog, Robert Lewis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Mishawaka — frequently asked

What is the population of Mishawaka, Indiana?
Mishawaka has a population of about 50,907, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Mishawaka?
The median home value in Mishawaka is $140,600, and the median gross rent is $1,041/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Mishawaka safe? What is the crime rate?
Mishawaka Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 267 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Mishawaka face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates St. Joseph County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, strong wind.
How many schools are in Mishawaka?
Mishawaka has 18 public schools (12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Mishawaka?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near Mishawaka. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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