Elkhart Population

2010–2026

1,686

2026 projection

10.4% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual 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.
20261,686-362.09%
20251,722-191.09%
20241,741-703.87%
20231,811+20.11%
20221,809-512.74%
20211,860-221.17%
20201,882+1569.04%
20191,726-874.80%
20181,813-542.89%
20171,867-402.10%

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Elkhart Demographics

46.9median age

Median age

Female51.9 yrs
Male45.3 yrs

Adults

1,281
368 seniors · 29%913 other adults

Sex

Female 52.1% · 865Male 47.9% · 796

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

$56,771median household income

Median household income

$56,771

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,281

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.9%

About 1 in 6 residents

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

Elkhart Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%48%50%
Never married23%35%13%
Divorced14%6%21%
Widowed13%10%15%
Separated<1%1%<1%

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