The South Bend–Mishawaka Metropolitan Statistical Area, sometimes referred to as Michiana, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties – one in northern Indiana (St. Joseph) and one in southwest Michigan (Cass), anchored by the cities of South Bend and Mishawaka in Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 319,224 (though a July 1, 2019 estimate placed the population at 318,192).[2]
As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 316,663 people, 120,419 households, and 81,096 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 83.46% White, 10.59% African American, 0.43% Native American, 1.21% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.27% from other races, and 2.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.35% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $40,842, and the median income for a family was $48,277. Males had a median income of $36,311 versus $24,918 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $19,615.
Combined Statistical Area
The South Bend–Elkhart–Mishawaka Combined Statistical Area is made up of six counties – four in northern Indiana and two in southwest Michigan. The statistical area includes three metropolitan areas and two micropolitan areas. As of the 2020 Census, the CSA had a population of 812,199.
Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
South Bend–Mishawaka (St. Joseph County, Indiana and Cass County, Michigan)
