Elkhart County's estimated 2026 population is 209,352 with a growth rate of 0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Elkhart County is the 6th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 197,453 and has seen a growth of 6.03% since that time.
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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