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Elkhart

Texas · 1,371 residents · 1.54 sq mi
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Elkhart has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,000. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,371
+13%since 2000
from 1,215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
890 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
−15%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Elkhart
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,927 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,785
+22%since 2000
from $13,809 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+16%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,058)
Black8.1%(99)
Hispanic / Latino3%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.9%(314)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(1,086)
Black9.3%(127)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(113)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score39.7%(545)
Diversity Score
40
+54%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkhart, Texas?

Elkhart, Texas has about 1,371 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkhart, Texas?

The typical household in Elkhart, Texas earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkhart, Texas expensive?

In Elkhart, Texas, the median home is worth about $49,000, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Elkhart, Texas?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elkhart, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkhart, Texas?

About 18.2% of people in Elkhart, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkhart, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkhart, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 295 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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