Elkhart, IN

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2023 Population

53,726

0.11% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Banks

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

35.2

2.03% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.8%

4.09% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$47,885

2.9% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$126,900

6.37% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

24,820

0.369% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Elkhart, IN had a population of 53.7k people with a median age of 35.2 and a median household income of $47,885. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Elkhart, IN declined from 53,785 to 53,726, a −0.11% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,534 to $47,885, a 2.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elkhart, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.6%), Other (Hispanic) (14.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.1%), White (Hispanic) (6.93%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.33%).

None of the households in Elkhart, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91% of the residents in Elkhart, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Elkhart, IN are Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (21 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Elkhart, IN was $126,900, and the homeownership rate was 52.7%.

Most people in Elkhart, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Elkhart, IN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Elkhart, IN is home to a population of 53.7k people, from which 91% are citizens. As of 2023, 14.5% of Elkhart, IN residents were born outside of the country (7.79k people).

In 2023, there were 3.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.9k people) in Elkhart, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.86k Other (Hispanic) and 6.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91%

2023 Citizenship

92%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91% of Elkhart, IN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Elkhart, IN was 92%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Elkhart, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elkhart, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
29.9k ± 1.3k
Other (Hispanic)
7.86k ± 1.29k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.5k ± 906

27.4%

Hispanic Population

14.7k people

27.4% of the people in Elkhart, IN are hispanic (14.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Elkhart, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,350 ± 7,757 people
India
35,477 ± 4,612 people
China
18,850 ± 3,366 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 101,350 Indiana residents, followed by India with 35,477 and China with 18,850.

Foreign-Born Population

14.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.79k people

13%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7k people

As of 2023, 14.5% of Elkhart, IN residents (7.79k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elkhart, IN was 13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Elkhart, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
708 ± 180
Gulf War (1990s)
348 ± 191
Gulf War (2001-)
236 ± 131

Elkhart, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Elkhart, IN employs 24.8k people. The largest industries in Elkhart, IN are Manufacturing (9,014 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,929 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,317 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,352), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($60,352), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($48,789).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,980. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

24.8k

2023 Value

± 1,483

−0.369%

1 Year decline

± 8.52%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elkhart, IN declined at a rate of −0.369%, from 24.9k employees to 24.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elkhart, IN, are Production Occupations (5,334 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,450 people), and Material Moving Occupations (2,118 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elkhart, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

24.8k

2023 Value

± 1,483

−0.369%

1 Year decline

± 8.52%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elkhart, IN declined at a rate of −0.369%, from 24.9k employees to 24.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elkhart, IN, are Manufacturing (9,014 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,929 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,317 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elkhart, IN, though some of these residents may live in Elkhart, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,981

Median earning men ± $2,628

$29,473

Median earning women ± $1,027

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,195), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,648), and Wholesale Trade ($55,186).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($45,511), Information ($43,750), and Wholesale Trade ($41,289).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Elkhart, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (39.8%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jim Banks

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Elkhart, IN awarded 21 degrees. The student population of Elkhart, IN in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 73 male students and 59 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elkhart, IN are White (10 and 76.9%), followed by Black or African American (1 and 7.69%), Hispanic or Latino (1 and 7.69%), and Two or More Races (1 and 7.69%).

The largest universities in Elkhart, IN by number of degrees awarded are Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (21 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Elkhart, IN are Theological Studies (10 and 47.6%), Divinity & Ministry (8 and 38.1%), and Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (3 and 14.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 132 students enrolled in Elkhart, IN, 55.3% men and 44.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Non-resident Alien with 73 records, of which 32.9% were women and 67.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Divinity & Ministry
8 degrees awarded
Theological Studies
6 degrees awarded
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
3 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Elkhart, IN was Divinity & Ministry with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Elkhart, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary with 21 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 7 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elkhart, IN, which is 0.5 times less than the 14 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10 degrees mean that there were 10 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.799% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.781% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (879k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Elkhart, IN was $126,900 in 2023, which is 0.418 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $119,300 to $126,900, a 6.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Elkhart, IN is 52.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Elkhart, IN have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elkhart, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Elkhart, IN is $47,885. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Elkhart, IN was Census Tract 15.02 with a value of $86,042, followed by Census Tract 18.02 and Census Tract 19.02, with respective values of $81,303 and $74,835.

Housing

Property

$126,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,678

$11,432

Median Property Taxes

±$931

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Elkhart, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Elkhart, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.7%

Homeownership

2023

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 52.7% of the housing units in Elkhart, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Elkhart, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 15.02
Census Tract 18.02
Census Tract 19.02

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Elkhart, IN was Census Tract 15.02 with a value of $86,042, followed by Census Tract 18.02 and Census Tract 19.02, with respective values of $81,303 and $74,835.

The following map shows all of the places in Elkhart, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,885

Median Household Income

± $2,864

21.7k

Number of Households

± 1,380

In 2023, the median household income of the 21.7k households in Elkhart, IN grew to $47,885 from the previous year's value of $46,534.

The following chart displays the households in Elkhart, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Elkhart, IN is from Indiana.

0.448

2022 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.283% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75.9%)
Carpooled (16.8%)
Walked (2.83%)

In 2023, 75.9% of workers in Elkhart, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.8%) and those who walked to work (2.83%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elkhart, IN have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.08% of the workforce in Elkhart, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Elkhart, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Elkhart, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Elkhart, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elkhart, IN (9.92k out of 52.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Elkhart, IN is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.3% of the population of Elkhart, IN has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 25.2% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 7.97% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Elkhart County, IN see 1982 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year (1947 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2463 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 609 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,982 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Elkhart County, IN

Primary care physicians in Elkhart County, IN see an average of 1,982 patients per year. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year (1,947 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Elkhart County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.7%

Uninsured

42.5%

Employer Coverage

25.2%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

7.97%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elkhart, IN declined by 5.72% from 12.5% to 11.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Elkhart, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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