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Population: St. Joseph County
272,947
Population: South Bend Regional Labor Shed (45 mi. radius)
1,147,509
Jobs in St. Joseph County
139,691
Jobs in South Bend Region Labor Shed
547,772
Median Household Income in St. Joseph County
$58.6K
Median Household Income in South Bend Region Labor Shed
$64.6K
Regional Cost of Living Index 2023 (100 = National Average)
90.1
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Demographics & Education
South Bend Region
Population
Population Overview
| Metric | Population (2018) | Population (2023) | Change | Population Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph County, IN | 270,961 | 272,946.99 | 1,986 | 0.73% |
| Indiana | 6,698,481 | 6,883,826.65 | 185,346 | 2.77% |
| United States | 326,838,199 | 335,528,243 | 8,690,044 | 2.66% |
Population by Age Cohort
St. Joseph Co.
| Age Cohort | 2017 Population | 2022 Population | Change | % Change | 2022 % of Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 17,492 | 16,616 | -876 | -5% | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 17,521 | 17,258 | -263 | -2% | 6.34% |
| 10 to 14 years | 17,868 | 17,657 | -211 | -1% | 6.49% |
| 15 to 19 years | 20,443 | 20,636 | 193 | 1% | 7.58% |
| 20 to 24 years | 20,768 | 22,030 | 1,262 | 6% | 8.09% |
| 25 to 29 years | 18,742 | 18,268 | -474 | -3% | 6.71% |
| 30 to 34 years | 16,991 | 17,978 | 987 | 6% | 6.6% |
| 35 to 39 years | 16,604 | 16,847 | 243 | 1% | 6.19% |
| 40 to 44 years | 15,104 | 16,440 | 1,336 | 9% | 6.04% |
| 45 to 49 years | 16,103 | 14,745 | -1,358 | -8% | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 years | 16,382 | 15,831 | -551 | -3% | 5.82% |
| 55 to 59 years | 17,593 | 15,586 | -2,007 | -11% | 5.73% |
| 60 to 64 years | 17,107 | 16,246 | -861 | -5% | 5.97% |
| 65 to 69 years | 14,010 | 15,214 | 1,204 | 9% | 5.59% |
| 70 to 74 years | 9,764 | 12,232 | 2,468 | 25% | 4.49% |
| 75 to 79 years | 6,572 | 8,027 | 1,455 | 22% | 2.95% |
| 80 to 84 years | 4,848 | 5,020 | 172 | 4% | 1.84% |
| 85 years and over | 6,307 | 5,603 | -704 | -11% | 2.06% |
Population Trend and Forecast
St. Joseph Co.
Occupation Demographics
St. Joseph Co.
Population by Educational Attainment
St. Joseph Co.
Population by Educational Attainment
State of Indiana
Higher Education Program Completions by Institution
Ivy Tech Community College South Bend-Elkhart is not included in the information post-secondary education data due to primary location outside of St. Joseph Co.
| Institution | 2022 Completions | 2009-2022 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | 4,755 | 4K 4.8K |
| Indiana University-South Bend | 924 | 1K 0.9K |
| Saint Mary's College | 415 | 0.4K 0.4K |
| Bethel University | 348 | 0.4K 0.3K |
| Holy Cross College | 100 | 0.1K 0.1K |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Granger | 74 | 0K 0.1K |
| John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences | 53 | 0K 0.1K |
Higher Education Program Completions by Program
Ivy Tech Community College South Bend-Elkhart is not included in the information post-secondary education data due to primary location outside of St. Joseph Co.
| Description | 2022 Completions | 2009-2022 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,669 | 6.4K 6.7K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1,674 | 1.6K 1.7K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 617 | 0.6K 0.6K |
| Social Sciences | 580 | 0.6K 0.6K |
| Engineering | 561 | 0.3K 0.6K |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 342 | 0.1K 0.3K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 337 | 0.1K 0.3K |
| Education | 313 | 0.5K 0.3K |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 237 | 0.2K 0.2K |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 225 | 0.1K 0.2K |
By Award Level
Regional Program Completions Distribution
Ivy Tech Community College South Bend-Elkhart is not included in the information post-secondary education data due to primary location outside of St. Joseph Co.
| Award Level | Completions (2023) | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 0.1% |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 53 | 0.9% |
| Associate's Degree | 102 | 1.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,577 | 62.9% |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 10 | 0.2% |
| Master's Degree | 1,495 | 26.3% |
| Doctor's Degree | 446 | 7.8% |
Industry & Labor Market Overview
Regional Labor Statistics Comparison
| Region | Population (2023) | Jobs (2023) | Current Average Earnings | GRP | Unemployment Rate % (Mar 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 6,881,062 | 3,490,851 | $69,891 | $469,363,000,000 | 4.08% |
| South Bend, IN Labor Shed (45 mi Radius-Centroid) | 1,147,093 | 546,133 | $64,992 | $67,833,570,929 | 4.5% |
| St. Joseph County, IN | 272,929 | 140,094 | $64,230 | $16,520,062,997 | 4.74% |
South Bend Region
Labor Participation & Unemployment Rates
Unemployment Rate (April 2024)
4%
Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates
Unemployment Rate
Labor Force Participation Rate
2019
3.5%
65.2%
2020
8.7%
62.6%
2021
4.6%
61.4%
2022
3.5%
61.7%
2023
3.9%
61.6%
January-February 2024
4.5%
60.2%
March 2024
4.7%
61%
April 2024
4%
61%
May 2024
4.4%
61%
June 2024
4.9%
61.7%
Industry Characteristics
St. Joseph Co.
| Industry | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2023 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 24,102 | $73,182 | 1.29 | 9.31% | 2050.96M |
| Educational Services | 17,394 | $59,681 | 4.54 | -1.39% | 1267.31M |
| Retail Trade | 16,357 | $40,101 | 1.1 | 0.22% | 1228.61M |
| Manufacturing | 13,850 | $79,815 | 1.33 | -11.5% | 1992.51M |
| Government | 13,362 | $62,986 | 0.71 | -6.75% | 971.71M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 12,433 | $26,090 | 1.07 | 2.5% | 511.03M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 8,896 | $38,797 | 0.97 | -4.49% | 403.16M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7,995 | $77,327 | 0.64 | 9.49% | 813.78M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 7,972 | $55,473 | 0.84 | 26.69% | 564.89M |
| Construction | 7,963 | $70,169 | 0.86 | 8.23% | 726.99M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7,282 | $41,671 | 0.74 | 0.38% | 413.26M |
| Finance and Insurance | 7,233 | $74,280 | 0.7 | 15.26% | 915.93M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 7,198 | $47,634 | 0.79 | 39.28% | 535.98M |
| Wholesale Trade | 6,273 | $88,572 | 1.19 | 4.01% | 1381.07M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 3,933 | $31,657 | 1.11 | 11.77% | 241.99M |
| Information | 1,837 | $68,679 | 0.61 | 2.57% | 530.67M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1,031 | $123,430 | 0.45 | -58.36% | 146.1M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 863 | $41,982 | 0.31 | -2.05% | 72.52M |
| Utilities | 215 | $143,029 | 0.45 | -16.78% | 144.13M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 14 | $114,275 | 0.02 | -16.16% | 3.56M |
Business Size & Employment Distribution
St. Joseph Co.
| Business Size | Percentage | Business Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 employees | 31.8% | 3,497 |
| 5 to 9 employees | 30.8% | 3,387 |
| 10 to 19 employees | 21.2% | 2,329 |
| 20 to 49 employees | 11.6% | 1,273 |
| 50 to 99 employees | 3.1% | 345 |
| 100 to 249 employees | 0.9% | 104 |
| 250 to 499 employees | 0.4% | 47 |
| 500+ employees | 0.2% | 19 |
Industry Supply / Demand Gap Analysis
| Purchases from | In-region Purchases | % In-region Purchases | Total Purchases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | $586,997,033 | 20.44% | $2,872,303,638 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $1,017,091,169 | 63.75% | $1,595,427,558 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $576,346,106 | 57.71% | $998,614,133 |
| Finance and Insurance | $427,879,656 | 43.22% | $990,036,057 |
| Government | $555,372,950 | 61.1% | $908,957,456 |
| Wholesale Trade | $347,110,060 | 38.44% | $903,013,150 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $576,849,551 | 75.55% | $763,554,991 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $417,557,099 | 55.16% | $757,047,263 |
| Information | $220,009,270 | 36.99% | $594,791,333 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $219,634,112 | 41.87% | $524,578,054 |
| Construction | $201,440,124 | 73.74% | $273,185,560 |
| Utilities | $119,212,301 | 45.54% | $261,752,311 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $180,562,597 | 80.04% | $225,580,627 |
| Retail Trade | $66,837,771 | 41.18% | $162,312,960 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $122,690,068 | 83.2% | $147,457,288 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $24,226,752 | 23.39% | $103,590,292 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $39,881,842 | 43.77% | $91,118,289 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $783,870 | 1.15% | $68,199,678 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $33,629,768 | 79.63% | $42,230,007 |
| Educational Services | $26,256,610 | 85.31% | $30,779,206 |
St. Joseph County, IN
Workforce & Jobs
Most Manufacturing Jobs are Found in the Fabricated Metal Product and Plastics Sub-Industries
Top 10 Occupations in Manufacturing
St. Joseph Co.
| Occupation | Employed in Industry (2023) | % Change (2018 - 2023) | Median Hourly Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 1,148.54 | -22.1% | $13.8 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 727.79 | -7.21% | $29.59 |
| Machinists | 677.01 | -10.5% | $21.51 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 606.81 | 52.78% | $20.78 |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 556.67 | -6.98% | $17.11 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 378.45 | 127.5% | $15.07 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 363.31 | 9.71% | $22.83 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 344.56 | 121.7% | $20.14 |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 324.18 | 112.49% | $14.86 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 287.83 | 39.32% | $22.2 |
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
St. Joseph Co.
Job Postings by Industry
St. Joseph Co.
| Industry Sector (2-Digit) | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,628 | 0.2% |
| Retail Trade | 951 | -8.6% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 692 | -7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 489 | -3.3% |
| Educational Services | 468 | -22% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 452 | 5.3% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 390 | -7.7% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 335 | 12.5% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 278 | -16.2% |
| Wholesale Trade | 263 | -2.3% |
| Finance and Insurance | 195 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 171 | 8.8% |
| Public Administration | 110 | -8.2% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 105 | -1% |
| Information | 91 | -4.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 51 | -7.8% |
| Utilities | 18 | 16.7% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 5 | -80% |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 2 | 0% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2 | -450% |
Top 20 Companies Currently Hiring
St. Joseph Co.
| Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | 223 | -15.2% |
| Trinity Health | 212 | 22.2% |
| Beacon Health System | 207 | 21.7% |
| Saint Joseph Health | 123 | 12.2% |
| Kimley-Horn | 117 | 38.5% |
| Corewell Health | 93 | 14% |
| South Bend Community School Corp | 73 | -23.3% |
| Saint Mary's College | 71 | -83.1% |
| Amazon | 69 | 0% |
| Eagle Care | 65 | 3.1% |
| Walmart | 64 | -14.1% |
| American Senior Communities | 62 | 4.8% |
| SpartanNash | 61 | -14.8% |
| Crowe | 55 | -27.3% |
| 1st Source Bank | 54 | 31.5% |
| City Of South Bend | 54 | -3.7% |
| Compass Group | 39 | -17.9% |
| South Bend Empowerment Zone | 37 | -45.9% |
| Great Clips | 34 | -2.9% |
| Elara Caring | 31 | -54.8% |
Job Postings may reflect national companies advertising locally.
Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For
St. Joseph Co.
| Skill | Frequency in Job Postings | Frequency in Candidates | Skill Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 9% | 1% | -8% |
| Merchandising | 8% | 2% | -6% |
| Direct Patient Care | 5% | 0% | -5% |
| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) | 5% | 0% | -5% |
| Project Management | 5% | 7% | 2% |
| Selling Techniques | 5% | 2% | -3% |
| Performance Improvement | 5% | 0% | -5% |
| Medical Records | 4% | 1% | -3% |
| Auditing | 4% | 3% | -1% |
| Marketing | 4% | 8% | 4% |
| Accounting | 4% | 4% | 0% |
| Food Safety And Sanitation | 4% | 0% | -4% |
| Effective Communication | 4% | 0% | -4% |
| Cash Register | 4% | 1% | -3% |
| General Mathematics | 3% | 0% | -3% |
| Office Equipment | 3% | 0% | -3% |
| Billing | 3% | 1% | -2% |
| Product Knowledge | 3% | 0% | -3% |
| Registration | 3% | 0% | -3% |
| Electronic Medical Record | 3% | 1% | -2% |
South Bend Region
Wages
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
St. Joseph Co. (2022)
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
Legal
$51,756
$156,903
Management
$51,642
$128,034
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$58,152
$110,034
Computer and Mathematical
$53,345
$100,628
Architecture and Engineering
$60,101
$98,780
Business and Financial Operations
$48,945
$96,829
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$46,884
$92,122
Educational Instruction and Library
$42,322
$79,239
Construction and Extraction
$39,792
$74,721
Military-only
$34,331
$67,613
Sales and Related
$27,837
$67,391
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$28,271
$66,087
Protective Service
$35,602
$63,763
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$39,155
$63,117
Community and Social Service
$38,646
$59,656
Production
$32,523
$50,162
Office and Administrative Support
$34,012
$50,148
Transportation and Material Moving
$32,301
$49,773
Personal Care and Service
$22,600
$43,983
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$19,068
$41,671
Healthcare Support
$27,217
$39,908
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$24,727
$38,571
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$23,824
$34,713
Housing & Commuting Patterns
South Bend Region Average: $214K vs. State of Indiana Average: $244K vs. National Average: $361K
Housing
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