Elkhart is a city located in Morton County Kansas. Elkhart has a 2024 population of 1,771. It is also the county seat of Morton County. Elkhart is currently declining at a rate of -1.61% annually and its population has decreased by -6.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,885 in 2020.
The average household income in Elkhart is $77,255 with a poverty rate of 18.46%. The median age in Elkhart is 42.7 years: 37.7 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elkhart was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,399 | 80.77% |
| Two or more races | 262 | 15.13% |
| Other race | 37 | 2.14% |
| Asian | 32 | 1.85% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 583 | 2.85 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 270 | 4.06 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Non Family | 226 | 1.32 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Male | 64 | 2.98 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 23 | 3.39 | 0 | 100 |
3.74
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 79 | 6.43% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 10.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 116 | 9.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 4.48% |
| High School Graduate | 533 | 43.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 4.48% |
| Some College | 267 | 21.72% |
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 | 978 | 911 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 179 | 127 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 67 | 21 |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $33,636 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,566 | $80,114 | $28,497 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,500 | $61,250 | $28,798 |
| Some College | $38,889 | $62,875 | $30,352 |
$42,500
Average Earnings
$61,250
Average Male
$28,798
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.77% of Elkhart residents speak only English, while 14.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,225 | 185 | 15.1% |
| Hispanic | 368 | 102 | 27.72% |
| Multiple | 259 | 75 | 28.96% |
| Other | 37 | 31 | 83.78% |
18.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.89%
Male Poverty Rate
23.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elkhart is Other, with 83.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elkhart is White, with 15.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 19.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.09% |
| High School | 11.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.84% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,799 | $95,252 |
| Households | $66,477 | $77,255 |
| Married Families | $94,762 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,291 | $40,985 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
94
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 6.95% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 14.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.5%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
49.65%
Born in Elkhart
93.42%
Native Born
6.58%
Foreign Born
4.73%
Non Citizen
1.85%
Naturalized
93.42% of Elkhart residents were born in the United States, with 49.65% having been born in Kansas. 4.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,630 | -28 | -1.69% |
| 2028 | 1,658 | -28 | -1.66% |
| 2027 | 1,686 | -29 | -1.69% |
| 2026 | 1,715 | -28 | -1.61% |
| 2025 | 1,743 | -28 | -1.58% |
| 2024 | 1,771 | -29 | -1.61% |
| 2023 | 1,800 | -15 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 1,815 | -49 | -2.63% |
| 2021 | 1,864 | -21 | -1.11% |
| 2020 | 1,885 | 159 | 9.21% |
| 2019 | 1,726 | -87 | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 1,813 | -54 | -2.89% |
| 2017 | 1,867 | -40 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 1,907 | -101 | -5.03% |
| 2015 | 2,008 | -60 | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 2,068 | -52 | -2.45% |
| 2013 | 2,120 | -11 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 2,131 | -35 | -1.62% |
| 2011 | 2,166 | -45 | -2.04% |
| 2010 | 2,211 | 0 | 0% |