The South Bend–Mishawaka Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties – one in northern Indiana and one in southwest Michigan, anchored by the cities of South Bend and Mishawaka in Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 316,663 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 317,538).
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Counties
Places with more than 100,000 inhabitants
Places with 50,000 to 100,000 inhabitants
Places with 1,000 to 50,000 inhabitants
Places with less than 1,000 inhabitants
Unincorporated places
Demographics
As of the census 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 four counties – three in northern Indiana and one in southwest Michigan. The statistical area includes two metropolitan areas and one micropolitan area. As of the 2000 Census, the CSA had a population of 544,582 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 564,493).