Elkhart is a city located in Elkhart County Indiana. Elkhart has a 2024 population of 53,356. Elkhart is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,867 in 2020.
The average household income in Elkhart is $60,069 with a poverty rate of 19.58%. The median age in Elkhart is 34.5 years: 33.3 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elkhart was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,793 | 68.41% |
| Black or African American | 6,600 | 12.27% |
| Other race | 5,441 | 10.12% |
| Two or more races | 4,340 | 8.07% |
| Asian | 398 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 145 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.13% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,375 | 2.47 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Non Family | 9,233 | 1.23 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Married | 6,780 | 3.3 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Female | 4,301 | 3.5 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 1,061 | 3.87 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
52.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,177 | 12.2% |
| Associates Degree | 2,076 | 6.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,081 | 11.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,661 | 4.85% |
| High School Graduate | 13,102 | 38.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,278 | 6.65% |
| Some College | 6,868 | 20.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,287 | 19,353 | 4,624 |
| Hispanic | 6,700 | 4,284 | 535 |
| Black | 4,089 | 3,150 | 289 |
| Other Race | 2,704 | 1,877 | 261 |
| 2+ Races | 1,972 | 1,294 | 340 |
| Asian | 332 | 280 | 95 |
| Native American | 128 | 74 | 17 |
| Islander | 43 | 43 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 28.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,086 | $52,818 | $40,541 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,781 | $71,424 | $65,387 |
| High School Graduate | $39,348 | $43,355 | $28,311 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,101 | $30,938 | $23,505 |
| Overall | $39,452 | $45,124 | $32,061 |
| Some College | $37,887 | $46,424 | $32,892 |
$39,452
Average Earnings
$45,124
Average Male
$32,061
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.08% of Elkhart residents speak only English, while 22.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,034 | 4,870 | 16.21% |
| Hispanic | 13,947 | 2,960 | 21.22% |
| Black | 6,470 | 2,137 | 33.03% |
| Multiple | 4,298 | 1,257 | 29.25% |
| Other | 5,437 | 797 | 14.66% |
| Asian | 398 | 51 | 12.81% |
19.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.72%
Male Poverty Rate
20.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elkhart is Black, with 33.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elkhart is Asian, with 12.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.63% |
| Some College | 14.13% |
| High School | 11.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.25% |
| Female Employed | 7.84% |
| Male Employed | 5.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,741 | $67,755 |
| Households | $46,534 | $60,069 |
| Married Families | $74,239 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,073 | $46,680 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,187
Number of Veterans
2,104
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 788 |
| First Gulf War | 531 |
| Second Gulf War | 328 |
| World War II | 77 |
| Korea | 64 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 740 |
| 35 to 54 | 500 |
| 55 to 64 | 402 |
| 75+ | 376 |
| 18 to 34 | 169 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,790 | 6.35% |
| Black | 232 | 4.85% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 2.76% |
| Other Race | 106 | 3.02% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 2.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.49%
Born in Elkhart
86.9%
Native Born
13.1%
Foreign Born
8%
Non Citizen
5.1%
Naturalized
86.9% of Elkhart residents were born in the United States, with 61.49% having been born in Indiana. 8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 52,718 | -127 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 52,845 | -128 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 52,973 | -128 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 53,101 | -127 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 53,228 | -128 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 53,356 | -128 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 53,484 | -318 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 53,802 | -73 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 53,875 | 8 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 53,867 | 1,513 | 2.89% |
| 2019 | 52,354 | -18 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 52,372 | -31 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 52,403 | -72 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 52,475 | -47 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 52,522 | 231 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 52,291 | 120 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 52,171 | 189 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 51,982 | 70 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 51,912 | 68 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 51,844 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 51,874 | 8,247 | 18.9% |
| 1990 | 43,627 | 2,322 | 5.62% |
| 1980 | 41,305 | -1,847 | -4.28% |
| 1970 | 43,152 | 2,878 | 7.15% |
| 1960 | 40,274 | 4,628 | 12.98% |
| 1950 | 35,646 | 2,212 | 6.62% |
| 1940 | 33,434 | 485 | 1.47% |
| 1930 | 32,949 | 8,672 | 35.72% |
| 1920 | 24,277 | 4,995 | 25.9% |
| 1910 | 19,282 | 4,098 | 26.99% |
| 1900 | 15,184 | 3,824 | 33.66% |
| 1890 | 11,360 | 4,407 | 63.38% |
| 1880 | 6,953 | 3,688 | 112.96% |
| 1870 | 3,265 | -49,453 | -93.81% |