Elkhart, IN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Elkhart, Indiana Info Snack

Population
52,657
Unemployment
6.7%
Poverty
22.0%
Median Home
$96,500
Median Income
$40,101
Median Rent
$787

Elkhart SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
9.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
4
Commute
9

Elkhart, IN Cost Of Living

83
Elkhart's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Elkhart Indiana National Average
Overall 83 86 100
Services 90 93 100
Groceries 92 93 100
Health 109 94 100
Housing 55 74 100
Transportation 95 95 100
Utilities 97 96 100

Elkhart, IN Photos

Elkhart Indiana St Joe River
Source: Public Domain

Rankings for Elkhart in Indiana

Map Of Elkhart, IN

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Population over time in Elkhart

Year Population % Change
2020 52,657 0.7%
2019 52,308 -0.7%
2018 52,662 0.5%
2017 52,378 0.0%
2016 52,354 1.6%
2015 51,539 0.5%
2014 51,273 -0.0%
2013 51,293 -0.2%
2012 51,371 -0.9%
2011 51,837 -

Race / Ethnicity in Elkhart

White
54.9% (28,892)
African American
14.1% (7,439)
American Indian
0.1% (34)
Asian
0.8% (424)
Hawaiian
0.1% (28)
Other
0.2% (126)
Two Or More
3.3% (1,716)
Hispanic
26.6% (13,998)
Race Elkhart IN USA
White 54.9% 78.4% 60.1%
African American 14.1% 9.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 2.3% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.3% 2.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 26.6% 7.1% 18.2%

Gender in Elkhart

Female
52.6% (27,713)
Male
47.4% (24,943)
Gender Elkhart IN USA
Female 52.6% 50.7% 50.8%
Male 47.4% 49.3% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Elkhart for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
7.0% (3,685)
9-12th Grade
16.0% (8,425)
High School / GED
35.0% (18,429)
Some College
20.0% (10,531)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (3,685)
Bachelor's Degree
11.0% (5,792)
Master's Degree
3.0% (1,579)
Professional Degree
1.0% (526)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Elkhart IN USA
< 9th Grade 7.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 16.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 35.0% 33.0% 27.0%
Some College 20.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 11.0% 17.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 3.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Elkhart, Indiana

Less than $10,000
10.6% (560,353)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (292,215)
$15,000 to $24,999
16.1% (846,485)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.1% (638,412)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.5% (866,254)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.8% (937,217)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.8% (517,522)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.5% (448,333)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.9% (101,375)
$200,000 or more
1.1% (57,530)
Income Elkhart IN USA
Less than $10,000 10.6% 5.9% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 16.1% 9.5% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.1% 9.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.5% 13.6% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 19.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.8% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.5% 14.7% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.9% 5.2% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.1% 4.5% 8.3%

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