Census tract · St. Joseph County
Census Tract 106, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Census Tract 106, GEOID 18141010600, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, entirely within Mishawaka and Penn Township, St. Joseph County. 3,824 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±511); the 2020 Census counted 3,969.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,824
±511 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,969
Median household income
$60,889
±$15,106 (90% margin)
St. Joseph County: $66,868
Median home value
$123,700
±$8,634 (90% margin)
St. Joseph County: $192,800
Median gross rent
$1,102
±$143 (90% margin)
St. Joseph County: $1,062
Where is Census Tract 106?
Census Tract 106 is one of 82 census tracts in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It covers 0.87 square miles of land, 4,552 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 18141010600, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Mishawaka | 100% |
| Penn Township, St. Joseph County | 100% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 106: Tract 13 ($65,175), Tract 14 ($67,981), Tract 15 ($50,648), Tract 102.02 ($28,913), Tract 107 ($75,894), Tract 115.01 ($35,792) and Tract 115.06 ($41,585). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 106?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 106's population at 3,824 (±511) in 1,583 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,969 residents and 1,765 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 106 | Mishawaka |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,824 ±511 | 51,021 |
| Households | 1,583 ±208 | 22,850 |
| Average household size | 2.09 ±0.19 | 2.18 |
| Housing units | 1,784 ±194 | 25,024 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 106?
The median resident of Census Tract 106 is 44.4 years old; 13.3% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.2%. 6.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 106 | Mishawaka |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 ±4.4 | 36.0 |
| Under 18 years | 13.3% ±4.6 pts | 20.8% |
| 65 years and over | 17.0% ±4.5 pts | 16.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% ±3.1 pts | 6.4% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.1% ±5.7 pts | 73.7% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±2.7 pts | 10.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±2.2 pts | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±3.1 pts | 6.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 6.7% ±4.4 pts | 7.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.3% ±4.9 pts | 9.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±2.6 pts | 5.2% |
| With a disability | 16.4% ±5.1 pts | 15.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7% ±4.5 pts | 7.9% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.7% ±8.1 pts | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.7% ±5.8 pts | 29.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0% ±4.0 pts | 11.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.7% ±8.4 pts | 84.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 106 earn?
Half of the 1,583 households in Census Tract 106 earn less than $60,889 a year (±$15,106), against $66,868 across St. Joseph County: 46th highest of the county's 81 tracts with a reliable estimate. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 106 | Mishawaka |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,889 ±$15,106 | $54,291 |
| Mean household income | $66,440 ±$7,779 | $76,017 |
| Per capita income | $28,667 ±$3,208 | $34,469 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.2% ±6.1 pts | 16.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.9% ±18.9 pts | 26.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.0% ±2.4 pts | 10.2% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±6.5 pts | 95.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.8% ±7.8 pts | 90.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 106?
Owners occupy 67.6% of Census Tract 106's occupied homes and renters 32.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $123,700 by its owner (±$8,634). The median renter pays $1,102 a month including utilities, and 56.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 106 | Mishawaka |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $123,700 ±$8,634 | $155,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,102 ±$143 | $1,070 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.6% ±17.6 pts | 38.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $956 ±$73 | $1,192 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.6% ±9.9 pts | 49.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.4% ±9.9 pts | 50.7% |
| Housing units | 1,784 ±194 | 25,024 |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.8% ±7.3 pts | 49.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 4.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±3.6 pts | 9.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42.2% ±10.7 pts | 19.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8% ±1.9 pts | 7.7% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 106 get to work?
76.5% of Census Tract 106's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.7 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 106 | Mishawaka |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.5% ±6.4 pts | 65.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% ±5.4 pts | 6.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 76.5% ±7.8 pts | 78.7% |
| Carpooled | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 8.7% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% |
| Walked | 9.8% ±4.8 pts | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 11.9% ±5.6 pts | 7.9% |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.7 min ±5.2 | 21.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 106 compare with the other tracts in St. Joseph County?
Among St. Joseph County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 106 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In St. Joseph County | In Mishawaka |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29th of 82 | 7th of 15 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 82 | 2nd of 15 |
| Median household income | 46th of 81 | 8th of 15 |
| Per capita income | 56th of 81 | 12th of 15 |
| Median home value | 56th of 79 | 13th of 15 |
| Median gross rent | 30th of 69 | 4th of 15 |
| Poverty rate | 35th of 63 | 7th of 12 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62nd of 81 | 11th of 15 |
| Median age | 16th of 82 | 2nd of 15 |
| Owner-occupied share | 42nd of 82 | 7th of 15 |
The tracts next to it on St. Joseph County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 104 | 43rd | $61,486±$3,867 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 33 | 44th | $61,238±$6,979 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7 | 45th | $61,178±$6,580 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 106 | 46th | $60,889±$15,106 |
| Tract 117.03 | 47th | $60,833±$22,738 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9 | 48th | $57,917±$15,556 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 35 | 49th | $56,831±$7,306 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 106?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 106 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections