Elkhart township is located in Elkhart County Indiana. Elkhart township has a 2024 population of 2,035. Elkhart township is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 0.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,034 in 2020.
The average household income in Elkhart township is $85,689 with a poverty rate of 5.56%. The median age in Elkhart township is 25.6 years: 30.9 years for males, and 21.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elkhart township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,901 | 96.06% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 1.97% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.31% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 535 | 3.7 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Married | 411 | 4.3 | 96.8 | 3.2 |
| Non Family | 108 | 1.44 | 87 | 13 |
| Male | 9 | 4.56 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 7 | 2.29 | 100 | 0 |
4.22
Average Family Size
3.7
Average Household Size
93.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 5.05% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 3.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 140 | 13.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 4.36% |
| High School Graduate | 266 | 26.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 350 | 34.69% |
| Some College | 126 | 12.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 992 | 591 | 184 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,417 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,875 | $71,818 | $43,021 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,854 | $59,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,276 | $70,658 | $0 |
| Some College | $37,214 | $0 | $0 |
$54,276
Average Earnings
$70,658
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.69% of Elkhart township residents speak only English, while 46.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 46.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,901 | 100 | 5.26% |
| Black | 13 | 10 | 76.92% |
5.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.93%
Male Poverty Rate
5.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elkhart township is Black, with 76.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elkhart township is White, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.05% |
| Some College | 12.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.47% |
| Male Employed | 2.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,861 | $95,010 |
| Households | $77,305 | $85,689 |
| Married Families | $90,781 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,115 | $44,732 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
73.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.3%
Male Marriage Rate
76.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
69
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 5.74% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 35.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.67%
Born in Elkhart township
97.83%
Native Born
2.17%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
1.47%
Naturalized
97.83% of Elkhart township residents were born in the United States, with 82.67% having been born in Indiana. 0.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,070 | 7 | 0.34% |
| 2028 | 2,063 | 7 | 0.34% |
| 2027 | 2,056 | 7 | 0.34% |
| 2026 | 2,049 | 7 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 2,042 | 7 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 2,035 | 7 | 0.35% |
| 2023 | 2,028 | 7 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 2,021 | -8 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 2,029 | -5 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 2,034 | -40 | -1.93% |
| 2019 | 2,074 | 12 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 2,062 | 10 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 2,052 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 2,054 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 2,058 | 7 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 2,051 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 2,046 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 2,043 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 2,049 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 2,053 | 0 | 0% |