Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

107,059

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Banks

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.7

0.789% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

14.3%

1.76% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$61,231

5.18% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

Population & Diversity

Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN is home to a population of 107k people, from which 92.5% are citizens.

As of 2024, 11.2% of Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN residents were born outside of the country (12k people).

In 2024, there were 5.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.2k people) in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.1k Other (Hispanic) and 8.17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN are Spanish (15,986 households), Italian (330 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (237 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,024

Women

50.4%

53,162

Men

49.6%

The resident population of Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN in 2024 was 107,186 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN.

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Citizenship

92.5%

2024 Citizenship

93.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.5% of Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN was 93.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
69.2k ± 1.3k
Other (Hispanic)
12.1k ± 1.68k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.17k ± 775

21.8%

Hispanic Population

23.3k people

21.8% of the people in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN are hispanic (23.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,638 ± 1,794 people
Honduras
1,509 ± 947 people
El Salvador
872 ± 722 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN was Mexico, the natal country of 5,638 Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN residents, followed by Honduras with 1,509 and El Salvador with 872.

Foreign-Born Population

11.2%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

12k people

10.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11.3k people

As of 2024, 11.2% of Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN residents (12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN was 10.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,986 households (16%)
Italian
330 households (0.331%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
237 households (0.238%)

17.9% of the households in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN was Spanish. 16% of the households in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,692 ± 264
Gulf War (1990s)
791 ± 249
Gulf War (2001-)
710 ± 214

Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN.

Health

90% of the population of Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN has health coverage, with 48% on employee plans, 20% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 8.3% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1,524 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,524 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1681 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 474 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,524 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,524 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,524 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.96%

Uninsured

48%

Employer Coverage

20%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

8.3%

Non-Group

1.14%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN declined by 0.921% from 10.1% to 9.96%.

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

Economy

The economy of Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN employs 49.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN were Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (6,111 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,797 people), and Construction (2,629 people), and the highest paying industries were Prefabricated wood buildings & mobile homes ($156,963), Glass & glass product manufacturing ($127,875), and Rail transportation ($117,134).

Males in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,764. The income inequality in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.41, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,455

Women

47.5%

25,892

Men

52.5%

The workforce of Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN in 2024 was 49,347 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN.

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Occupations

49.3k

2024 Value

−0.319%

1 Year decline

± −0.319%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN declined at a rate of −0.319%, from 49.5k employees to 49.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN, are Other assemblers and fabricators (2,617 people), Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,903 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,358 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

49.3k

2024 Value

−0.319%

1 Year decline

± −0.319%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN declined at a rate of −0.319%, from 49.5k employees to 49.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (6,111 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,797 people), and Construction (2,629 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN, though some of these residents may live in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,855

Median earning men ± $1,616

$34,198

Median earning women ± $2,752

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($70,048), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,690), and Public Administration ($65,801).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($58,647), Wholesale Trade ($49,363), and Construction ($45,694).

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.

Education

The student population of Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 88 male students and 57 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN are White (12 and 92.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 7.69%).

The largest universities in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN by number of degrees awarded are Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (22 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN are Theological Studies (12 and 54.5%), Divinity & Ministry (6 and 27.3%), and Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (4 and 18.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 145 students enrolled in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN, 60.7% men and 39.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Non-resident Alien with 67 records, of which 25.4% were women and 74.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Theological Studies
7 degrees awarded
Divinity & Ministry
6 degrees awarded
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN was Theological Studies with 7 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

22 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary with 22 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 9 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN, which is 0.692 times less than the 13 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 12 degrees mean that there were 12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, 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

Measure

In 2024, 1.91% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.34% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (29.8k), Secondary Education (17.7k), and Some college (15.8k).

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 County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN was $174,800 in 2024, which is 0.525 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $163,800 to $174,800, a 6.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN is 68.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$174,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,128

$27,344

Median Property Taxes

±$1,319

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 County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

68.1%

Homeownership

2024

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 68.1% of the housing units in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.6%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$61,231

Median Household Income

± $1,945

40.2k

Number of Households

± 1,724

In 2024, the median household income of the 40.2k households in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN grew to $61,231 from the previous year's value of $58,216.

The following chart displays the households in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.41

2024 Wage GINI in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN

0.419

2023 Wage GINI in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN

In 2024, the income inequality in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN was 0.41 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.05% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Carpooled (15.2%)
Worked At Home (4.97%)

In 2024, 76.8% of workers in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.2%) and those who worked at home (4.97%).

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

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.35% of the workforce in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, 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 County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, IN (15.1k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Elkhart County--Elkhart City PUMA, 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

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

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

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