Elkhart Population

2010–2026

1,257

2026 projection

2.3% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Elkhart. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,257-80.63%
20251,265+30.24%
20241,262+70.56%
20231,255-60.48%
20221,261-181.41%
20211,279-80.62%
20201,287-161.23%
20191,303-282.10%
20181,331-80.60%
20171,339+80.60%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Elkhart has a population change lower than Anderson County, Texas, and the U.S.

  • Texas+8.5%
  • Anderson County+3.2%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Elkhart−2.0%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Elkhart Demographics

37.1median age

Median age

Female39.2 yrs
Male32.4 yrs

Adults

1,288
291 seniors (65+) · 23% of adults997 other adults

Sex

Female 46.2% · 786Male 53.8% · 915

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 17 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Elkhart Income

$52,891median household income

Median household income

$52,891

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,705

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

28%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Elkhart Marital Status

38% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married38%38%38%
Never married35%41%27%
Divorced14%13%15%
Widowed6%2%12%
Separated7%6%8%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201