Elkhart County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 207,132 | — | #338 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,561 | -8.8% | #1,296 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.6 years | -8.5% | #2,916 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $210,400 | -25.4% | #1,302 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,047 | -10.0% | #853 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | -1.6% | #1,377 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Elkhart County has a population of 207,132, making it the #338 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.6 years, which is 8.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Elkhart County is $68,561, ranking #1,296 out of 3,222 counties — 8.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.4% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Elkhart County is $210,400 (-25.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,047/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.6%.
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85.8% of residents in Elkhart County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.5% below the national rate.
About Elkhart County, Indiana
Elkhart County, Indiana has a total population of 207,132, making it the 338th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Elkhart County is 35.6 years, which is 8.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Elkhart County is $68,561, which ranks #1,296 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Elkhart County is $210,400, 25.4% below the national median. Renters in Elkhart County pay a median gross rent of $1,047 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Elkhart County, 20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.9 min.
Elkhart County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.7%).
All data for Elkhart County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.