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Crime in Elkhart summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Elkhart. Key points include:
There were 1,918 total crimes in Elkhart in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Elkhart is 3,594.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Elkhart is 995.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Elkhart is 2,599.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Elkhart is 69.62% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Elkhart Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elkhart / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,918 | 3,594.7 | 1,691.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 531 | 995.2 | 312.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.9 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 39 | 73.1 | 34.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 446 | 835.9 | 239.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,387 | 2,599.5 | 1,378.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 316 | 592.2 | 176.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 918 | 1,720.5 | 988.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 153 | 286.7 | 213.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Elkhart summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elkhart. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elkhart is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elkhart is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Elkhart is $222,794.
The median income in Elkhart is $51,028.
Elkhart's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elkhart Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elkhart | Indiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 62 | 72 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Elkhart, IN Weather
The average high in Elkhart is 59.2° and the average low is 40.0°.
There are 78.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.8 inches of precipitation each year with 41.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elkhart |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 41.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Elkhart Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elkhart
The current population in Elkhart is 53,733. The population has increased 3.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53,733 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 53,726 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 53,785 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 53,838 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 52,657 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 52,257 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 52,308 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 52,662 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 52,378 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 52,354 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 51,539 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 51,273 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 51,293 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 51,371 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 51,837 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elkhart
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Elkhart is:
54.9% White with 29,498 White residents.
12.4% African American with 6,670 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 280 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 209 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 2,565 Two Or More residents.
27.0% Hispanic with 14,509 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elkhart | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.9% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.4% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 27.0% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Elkhart
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Elkhart is 51.9% female with 27,881 female residents.
Elkhart is 48.1% male with 25,852 male residents.
| Gender | Elkhart | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elkhart for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Elkhart completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Elkhart completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Elkhart completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Elkhart completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Elkhart completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Elkhart completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Elkhart completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Elkhart completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Elkhart completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elkhart | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elkhart, Indiana
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8.3% of households in Elkhart earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Elkhart earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.4% of households in Elkhart earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.1% of households in Elkhart earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.0% of households in Elkhart earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.2% of households in Elkhart earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Elkhart earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.7% of households in Elkhart earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.2% of households in Elkhart earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.0% of households in Elkhart earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elkhart | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.3% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.1% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.2% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.7% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 8.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
