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Elkhart

Kansas · 2,205 residents · 2.054 sq mi
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Elkhart has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $69,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,205
−1%since 2000
from 2,233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,074 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,087 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+5%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Elkhart
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,594
+32%since 2000
from $17,900 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(1,863)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(299)
Asian1.3%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.4%(723)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(1,641)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(456)
Asian2.5%(55)
Other1.9%(41)
Diversity Score49.7%(1,096)
Diversity Score
50
+54%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+8%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkhart, Kansas?

Elkhart, Kansas has about 2,205 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkhart, Kansas?

The typical household in Elkhart, Kansas earns about $39,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkhart, Kansas expensive?

In Elkhart, Kansas, the median home is worth about $69,400, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Elkhart, Kansas?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Elkhart, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkhart, Kansas?

About 3.4% of people in Elkhart, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkhart, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkhart, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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