Elkhart County, Indiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Elkhart County
- State
- Indiana
- FIPS Code
- 18039
- State FIPS
- 18
- County FIPS
- 039
Geography
- Land Area
- 463.16 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.81 sq mi
- Total Area
- 467.97 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.600693
- Longitude
- -85.863986
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 194,561
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 138,883
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 164,286 | 84.4% |
| Hispanic | 30,273 | 15.6% |
| White | 146,352 | 75.2% |
| Black | 9,496 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1,653 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 325 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 530 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 123,548 | 89.0% |
| Hispanic | 15,330 | 11.0% |
| White | 112,150 | 80.8% |
| Black | 8,180 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 1,925 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,003 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 282 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 207,132
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,865
- Poverty Rate
- 12.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 25,311
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 152,453 | 73.6% |
| Black | 10,034 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2,043 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 115,605
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 21,171 | 18.3% |
| Republican | 37,769 | 32.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 56,596 | 49.0% |
| Other | 69 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 55,959 | 48.4% |
| Female | 59,586 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 88,472 | 76.5% |
| Hispanic | 11,466 | 9.9% |
| Black | 2,390 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1,082 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 44,911
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 38.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 37,901 | 42.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,400 | 12.2% |
| Black | 346 | 14.5% |
| Asian | 252 | 23.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 21,850 | 39.0% |
| Female | 23,058 | 38.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 40,440 (30.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 26,425 (19.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 80,493
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $214,318
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,100
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 5.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.