| Saint Joseph County, Indiana | ||
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St. Joseph County courthouse in South Bend, Indiana
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| Founded | 1830 | |
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| Seat | South Bend | |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
461.38 sq mi (1,195 km²) 457.85 sq mi (1,186 km²) 3.54 sq mi (9 km²), 0.77% |
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| Population - (2010) - Density |
266,931 580/sq mi (224/km²) |
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| 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 2010 put the population at 266,931.[1] Formed in 1830, it was named for the St. Joseph River which flows through it toward Lake Michigan. The county seat is South Bend.[2]
St. Joseph County is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 461.38 square miles (1,195.0 km2), of which 457.85 square miles (1,185.8 km2) (or 99.23%) is land and 3.54 square miles (9.2 km2) (or 0.77%) is water.[3]
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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 °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.[4]
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.[5][6]
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.[5][6]
Court: The county maintains a small claims court that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court.[6]
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.[6]
St. Joseph County is part of Indiana's 2nd congressional district and in 2008 was represented by Joe Donnelly in the United States Congress.[7]
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 287 |
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| 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% | |
| Sources: United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Population Division[8] Census Quickfacts[1] |
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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.
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| St. Joseph County, Indiana | ||||
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