Mishawaka, IN Demographics

A map of Mishawaka's Population by Race

Mishawaka, Indiana has an estimated population of 51,021, a less than 1% change from the 51,063 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.7% White, 10.7% Black, 6.4% Hispanic, 6.3% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mishawaka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mishawaka has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mishawaka, that probability was 41.5% in 2020 and 43.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mishawaka is ranked the 21st most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Mishawaka was ranked the 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mishawaka's White Population

37,594 residents of Mishawaka, or 73.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mishawaka is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Mishawaka ranks 637th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mishawaka's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Mishawaka's population has decreased from 75.4% to 73.7%.

Mishawaka is more White than neighboring Notre Dame (70.4% White), Indian Village (70.1% White), and Roseland (51.7% White). Mishawaka is less White than neighboring Granger (79.3% White), and Osceola (83% White).

Mishawaka's Black Population

5,471 residents of Mishawaka, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mishawaka is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Mishawaka ranks 31st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mishawaka's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. Black residents' share of Mishawaka's population has increased from 9.3% to 10.7%.

Mishawaka is more Black than neighboring Granger (3.1% Black), Notre Dame (4.5% Black), Indian Village (3.1% Black), and Osceola (1% Black). Mishawaka is less Black than neighboring Roseland (21.8% Black).

Mishawaka's Asian Population

1,240 residents of Mishawaka, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mishawaka is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Mishawaka ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mishawaka's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. Asian residents' share of Mishawaka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Mishawaka is more Asian than neighboring Indian Village (0% Asian), and Osceola (0.6% Asian). Mishawaka is less Asian than neighboring Granger (7% Asian), Notre Dame (7.3% Asian), and Roseland (14.8% Asian).

Mishawaka's Hispanic Population

3,265 residents of Mishawaka, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mishawaka is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Mishawaka ranks 129th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mishawaka's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Mishawaka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.4%.

Mishawaka is more Hispanic than neighboring Granger (5.5% Hispanic). Mishawaka is less Hispanic than neighboring Notre Dame (11% Hispanic), Indian Village (17.5% Hispanic), Osceola (7.9% Hispanic), and Roseland (8.7% Hispanic).

Mishawaka's Native American/Other Population

240 residents of Mishawaka, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mishawaka is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Mishawaka ranks 124th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mishawaka's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mishawaka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Mishawaka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Granger (0.4% Native American/Other), Notre Dame (0.2% Native American/Other), and Indian Village (0% Native American/Other). Mishawaka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Osceola (0.8% Native American/Other), and Roseland (1% Native American/Other).

Mishawaka's Multiracial Population

3,211 residents of Mishawaka, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mishawaka is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Mishawaka ranks 57th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mishawaka's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Mishawaka's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.3%.

Mishawaka is more Multiracial than neighboring Granger (4.8% Multiracial), and Roseland (2% Multiracial). Mishawaka is less Multiracial than neighboring Notre Dame (6.6% Multiracial), Indian Village (9.3% Multiracial), and Osceola (6.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.