Michigan

St. Joseph

60,939
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About St. Joseph

St. Joseph, Michigan, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 1,313. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 60,939.

Its recorded population peaked at 62,422 in 2000, and has since declined by roughly 2 percent.

On the ground today, 17 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202060,939
201061,295
200062,422
199058,913
198056,083
197047,392
196042,332
195035,071
194031,749
193030,618
192026,818
191025,499
190023,889
189025,356
188026,626
187026,275
186021,262
185012,725
18407,068
18301,313
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in St. Joseph

National Register of Historic Places listings in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Downtown Three Rivers Commercial Historic District
Three Rivers
Marantette House
Mendon
Constantine Historic Commercial District
Constantine
Clapp, Leverett A. and Amanda (Hampson), House
Centreville
Silliman, Arthur, House
Three Rivers
US 12 St. Joseph River Bridge
Mottville
Wahbememe Burial Site and Monument
White Pigeon
St. Joseph County Courthouse
Centreville
Morse-Scoville House
Constantine
M-86-Prarie River Bridge
Nottawa
White Pigeon Prairie Land Office (Additional Documentation)
White Pigeon
Nottawa Stone School
Nottawa
Marantette Bridge
Mendon
Barry, Gov. John S., House
Constantine
Farrand Hall
Colon
Art Gallery Building
Constantine
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Frequently asked about St. Joseph

When does St. Joseph first appear in the US census?
St. Joseph, Michigan first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 1,313.
What is the population of St. Joseph?
At the most recent federal census (2020), St. Joseph had a recorded population of 60,939.
When did St. Joseph's population peak?
St. Joseph's recorded population peaked at 62,422 in 2000.
How many historic places are in St. Joseph?
17 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in St. Joseph, Michigan.
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