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Elkhart

Iowa · 882 residents · 1.886 sq mi
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Elkhart has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,042. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 520 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,700. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
882
+144%since 2000
from 362 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
468 / sq mi
+144%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.8
−10%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3064756448129811990201020202024Elkhart
2024899
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,042
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,889
+32%since 2000
from $20,397 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,700
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+45%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(354)
Black1.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(767)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino7%(62)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score21.9%(193)
Diversity Score
22
+433%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkhart, Iowa?

Elkhart, Iowa has about 882 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkhart, Iowa?

The typical household in Elkhart, Iowa earns about $61,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkhart, Iowa expensive?

In Elkhart, Iowa, the median home is worth about $160,700, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Elkhart, Iowa?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elkhart, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkhart, Iowa?

About 9.5% of people in Elkhart, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkhart, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkhart, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 496 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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