Elkhart County's 2026 population is estimated at 208,382, reflecting a 0.23% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Elkhart County is the 6th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 197,453 and has grown 5.53% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.6 years
Female: 36.6 years
Male: 34.7 years
There are 150,425 adults, (31,943 of whom are seniors) in Elkhart County.
Female: 104,240 (50.3%)
Male: 102,892 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Elkhart County includes 73.6% White, 9.81% other race, 4.84% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152,453 | 73.6% |
| Two or more races | 20,883 | 10.08% |
| Other race | 20,312 | 9.81% |
| Black or African American | 10,034 | 4.84% |
| Asian | 2,043 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 1,349 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.03% |
Elkhart County 's average per capita income is $46,417. Household income levels show a median of $68,561. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,872 | $118,318 |
| Families | $84,311 | $103,516 |
| Households | $68,561 | $89,471 |
| Non Families | $40,782 | $53,886 |
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