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Elkhart County

Indiana · 207,047 residents · 463.161 sq mi
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Elkhart County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,509. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $149,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
207,047
+13%since 2000
from 182,791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
447 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+8%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
151K166K182K197K212K1990201020202024Elkhart County
2024207K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,509
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,478 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,806
+32%since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(152,421)
Black5.1%(9,390)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(16,300)
Asian0.9%(1,652)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.8%(61,699)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(145,039)
Black5.3%(11,051)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(39,594)
Asian1.1%(2,236)
Other3.3%(6,755)
Diversity Score57%(118,093)
Segregation Score35.7%(73,832)
Diversity Score
57
+69%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkhart County, Indiana?

Elkhart County, Indiana has about 207,047 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkhart County, Indiana?

The typical household in Elkhart County, Indiana earns about $58,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkhart County, Indiana expensive?

In Elkhart County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $149,300, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Elkhart County, Indiana?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elkhart County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkhart County, Indiana?

About 11.7% of people in Elkhart County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkhart County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkhart County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50,849 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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