Elkhart township is located in Elkhart County Indiana. Elkhart township has a 2024 population of 38,167. Elkhart township is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,363 in 2020.
The average household income in Elkhart township is $74,118 with a poverty rate of 14.46%. The median age in Elkhart township is 36.4 years: 33.8 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elkhart township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,387 | 74.15% |
| Other race | 4,323 | 11.29% |
| Two or more races | 3,891 | 10.16% |
| Black or African American | 1,156 | 3.02% |
| Asian | 374 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 110 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.11% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,325 | 2.77 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Married | 6,654 | 3.42 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Non Family | 4,811 | 1.29 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Female | 1,405 | 4.17 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Male | 455 | 4.58 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,093 | 8.62% |
| Associates Degree | 1,430 | 5.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,737 | 15.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,490 | 10.25% |
| High School Graduate | 8,642 | 35.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,907 | 7.85% |
| Some College | 3,989 | 16.42% |
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 | 18,101 | 16,012 | 5,434 |
| Hispanic | 5,055 | 3,241 | 317 |
| Other Race | 2,106 | 1,540 | 193 |
| 2+ Races | 1,569 | 1,140 | 81 |
| Black | 650 | 598 | 360 |
| Asian | 193 | 184 | 72 |
| Islander | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 29 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 55.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,843 | $54,375 | $33,888 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,185 | $55,945 | $65,288 |
| High School Graduate | $34,916 | $40,502 | $27,334 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,867 | $40,848 | $17,422 |
| Overall | $37,489 | $45,876 | $29,912 |
| Some College | $36,172 | $45,950 | $29,781 |
$37,489
Average Earnings
$45,876
Average Male
$29,912
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.46% of Elkhart township residents speak only English, while 27.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,095 | 2,417 | 10.03% |
| Hispanic | 10,469 | 2,276 | 21.74% |
| Other | 4,244 | 972 | 22.9% |
| Multiple | 3,873 | 735 | 18.98% |
| Black | 1,064 | 504 | 47.37% |
14.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.5%
Male Poverty Rate
14.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elkhart township is Black, with 47.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elkhart township is White, with 10.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.11% |
| High School | 12.86% |
| Some College | 7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.51% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.39% |
| Female Employed | 5.83% |
| Male Employed | 4.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,000 | $88,117 |
| Households | $57,313 | $74,118 |
| Married Families | $77,358 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,780 | $45,933 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,120
Number of Veterans
1,097
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 542 |
| First Gulf War | 216 |
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| World War II | 51 |
| Korea | 50 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 470 |
| 65 to 74 | 347 |
| 35 to 54 | 206 |
| 55 to 64 | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,053 | 4.66% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 1.92% |
| Black | 24 | 3.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
59.95%
Born in Elkhart township
85.66%
Native Born
14.34%
Foreign Born
9.28%
Non Citizen
5.05%
Naturalized
85.66% of Elkhart township residents were born in the United States, with 59.95% having been born in Indiana. 9.28% 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 | 38,012 | -31 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 38,043 | -31 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 38,074 | -31 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 38,105 | -31 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 38,136 | -31 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 38,167 | -31 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 38,198 | -31 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 38,229 | -76 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 38,305 | -58 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 38,363 | 30 | 0.08% |
| 2019 | 38,333 | 104 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 38,229 | 611 | 1.62% |
| 2017 | 37,618 | 112 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 37,506 | 94 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 37,412 | 255 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 37,157 | 200 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 36,957 | 180 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 36,777 | 100 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 36,677 | 210 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 36,467 | 0 | 0% |