Mishawaka, IN Profile
Mishawaka, IN, population 48,497, is located
in Indiana's St. Joseph county,
about 4.9 miles from South Bend and 61.6 miles from Gary.
Through the 90's Mishawaka's population has grown by about 9%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Mishawaka has grown by about 4%.
Mishawaka's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
Indiana's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Mishawaka tend to be higher than Indiana's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 92% |
| African American | 4% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 33.50 |
| Males | 31.80 |
| Females | 35.30 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 14.00% | | Under 20: | 14.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 16.00% | | 20 to 40: | 16.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 11.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 46,557 | N/A |
| 2001 | 48,079 | 3.27% |
| 2002 | 48,076 | -0.01% |
| 2003 | 48,362 | 0.59% |
| 2004 | 48,253 | -0.23% |
| 2005 | 48,497 | 0.51% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $33,986 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 483 |
| 2002 | 316 |
| 2003 | 647 |
| 2004 | 768 |
| 2005 | 388 |
| 2006 | 361 |
| 2007 | 319 |
| 2008 | 380 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Forcible Rape |
16 |
18 |
12 |
20 |
24 |
12 |
17 |
16 |
| Robbery |
86 |
48 |
57 |
58 |
52 |
62 |
52 |
75 |
| Aggravated Assault |
124 |
83 |
243 |
296 |
112 |
102 |
87 |
98 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 9,073 |
| 2002 | 8,418 |
| 2003 | 8,210 |
| 2004 | 7,294 |
| 2005 | 6,818 |
| 2006 | 7,071 |
| 2007 | 6,482 |
| 2008 | 6,998 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
468 |
525 |
507 |
333 |
346 |
389 |
342 |
500 |
| Larceny, Theft |
3,541 |
3,217 |
3,307 |
3,060 |
2,804 |
2885 |
2691 |
2776 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
239 |
228 |
172 |
161 |
167 |
178 |
156 |
206 |
| Arson |
29 |
23 |
27 |
36 |
19 |
28 |
24 |
18
|
Location
| Elevation | 722 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 13.9 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.3 Square Miles |
