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Elkhart

Kansas · 1,888 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 $40,765. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 345 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,000. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,888
−15%since 2000
from 2,233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
919 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,087 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+13%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Elkhart
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,765
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,034
+29%since 2000
from $17,900 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food10.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70%(1,321)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(444)
Asian1.2%(22)
Other2.7%(51)
Diversity Score54%(1,019)
Diversity Score
54
+67%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkhart, Kansas?

Elkhart, Kansas has about 1,888 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkhart, Kansas?

The typical household in Elkhart, Kansas earns about $40,765 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 $101,000, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Elkhart, Kansas?

About 17.9% 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 18.0% 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 413 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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