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Elkhart County, Indiana
Elkhart County, Indiana. Elkhart County had 208,774 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 28 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs, 15 towns and townships and 5 census-designated) and 45 census tracts. GEOID 18039.
Elkhart County is the county of the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
208,774
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 207,047 · ACS 2020-2024: 207,132
Median household income
$68,561
±$2,286 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$210,400
±$4,758 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,047
±$29 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Elkhart County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 207,047 residents in Elkhart County. The Census Bureau estimates 208,774 for July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 207,132 over 463 square miles of land.
| Measure | Elkhart County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 207,132 | 6,851,073 | +2,574 |
| Households | 72,309±879 | 2,716,009 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.83±0.03 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 80,493±84 | 2,976,568 | +1,397 |
Elkhart County's population since 2000
From 182,791 in 2000 to 208,774 in 2025: up 14.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Elkhart County?
Elkhart County holds 28 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 15 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Concord Township, Elkhart County with 56,145 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Elkhart County?
The median resident of Elkhart County is 35.6 years old; 27.4% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.1%. 9.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Elkhart County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6±0.2 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.4%±0.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4%±0.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.1% | 8.6% | +4.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.9%±0.3 pts | 75.4% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.7%±0.3 pts | 9.1% | −0.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.7%±0.5 pts | 6.3% | +1.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.0%±0.9 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±0.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5%±0.6 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.2%±1.0 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.2%±1.0 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.1%±1.1 pts | 29.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3%±0.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Elkhart County earn?
Half of Elkhart County's 72,309 households earn less than $68,561 a year (±$2,286), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $70,175 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elkhart County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,561±$2,286 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,471±$2,557 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,936±$883 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4%±1.2 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.0%±2.4 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.0%±1.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.6%±1.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Elkhart County?
Owners occupy 71.6% of Elkhart County's occupied homes and renters 28.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $210,400 by its owner (±$4,758). The median renter pays $1,047 a month including utilities, and 39.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elkhart County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $210,400±$4,758 | $218,200 | +$32,811 |
| Median gross rent | $1,047±$29 | $1,062 | +$50 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.4%±3.7 pts | 38.9% | +5.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,323±$33 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.6%±1.4 pts | 70.6% | +1.8 pts |
| Housing units | 80,493±84 | 2,976,568 | +1,397 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.0%±2.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.3%±1.2 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.1%±0.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.8%±0.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Elkhart County building?
Builders took permits for 777 new housing units across Elkhart County in 2025 (325 single-family), 3.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Elkhart County get to work?
74.3% of Elkhart County's workers drive alone and 5.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Elkhart County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.1%±0.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.3%±1.5 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.7%±1.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.4%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.1%±0.7 pts | 10.7% | +1.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min±0.6 | 24.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Elkhart County's census tracts?
Elkhart County is divided into 45 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,040 (Tract 22.01) to $115,338 (Tract 6.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Elkhart County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 6th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 55th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 92 |
| Median household income | 46th of 92 |
| Median home value | 32nd of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 40th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47th of 92 |
| Median age | 86th of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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