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Elkhart

Indiana · 53,923 residents · 27.752 sq mi
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Elkhart has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,101. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,500. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,923
+4%since 2000
from 51,874 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,943 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+9%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K46K49K52K55K1990201020202024Elkhart
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,101
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,863 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,806
+16%since 2000
from $17,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade40.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
52.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(34,655)
Black14.6%(7,561)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(7,678)
Asian1.2%(602)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.4%(31,340)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(26,354)
Black13.7%(7,384)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(16,538)
Asian1.1%(571)
Other3.6%(1,950)
Diversity Score79%(42,578)
Diversity Score
79
+31%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkhart, Indiana?

Elkhart, Indiana has about 53,923 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkhart, Indiana?

The typical household in Elkhart, Indiana earns about $40,101 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkhart, Indiana expensive?

In Elkhart, Indiana, the median home is worth about $96,500, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Elkhart, Indiana?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elkhart, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkhart, Indiana?

About 22.0% of people in Elkhart, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkhart, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkhart, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,296 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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