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Elkhart, IN

Elkhart CountyElev. 228 m
Population
53,726
Median home
$126,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
32
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Elkhart

Elkhart is a city in Indiana with about 53,726 residents. Elkhart sits in Elkhart County. The median age is 35.2 and the median household income is $47,885. Homes carry a median value of $126,900, and about 53% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (55.6%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
53,726
Median age
35.2
Median household income
$47,885
Per-capita income
$26,902
Poverty rate
18.8%
High-school grad or higher
81.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg. commute
18.1 min
Work from home
2.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White55.6%
Hispanic or Latino27.4%
Black12.1%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving33.4%
Management, business, science & arts23.2%
Service18.3%
Sales & office17%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$126,900
Median gross rent
$981/mo
Owner-occupied
52.7%
Median year built
1967
Households
21,693
Avg. household size
2.44

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Elkhart has 32 public schools — 18 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading38%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Concord Community High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Elkhart Area Career CenterHighGrades 6–12
Elkhart High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Excel Center - ElkhartHighGrades 9–12charter
Jimtown High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Concord Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Concord Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Jimtown Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
North Side Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Pierre Moran Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
West Side Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Beardsley Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Cleveland Elementary SchoolElementary
Concord East Side Elementary SchElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime211% above national
Elkhart1,199
Indiana380
United States386
↑ 22% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime64% above national
Elkhart3,206
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↑ 1% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Elkhart Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Elkhart.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Elkhart County
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Elkhart is in Elkhart County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Elkhart sits in Elkhart County. Elevation ~228 m.

Map of Elkhart
Elkhart, IN
Where Elkhart is
IndianapolisFort WayneEvansvilleFishersSouth BendCarmelElkhart
Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bickel,Emmanuel C., HouseGreen BlockLerner TheatreMonteith, Mark L. and Harriet E., HouseBeardsley, Albert R., HouseYoung Women's Christian AssociationPuterbaugh, Joseph and Sarah, FarmBeardsley, Dr. Havilah, House
Notable people from Elkhart
Shawn KempThomas HampsonConnie SmithDavid DarlingLindsay BenkoMildred RebstockPeter ReckellMichael William WarfelCharles SimsHarold S. Bender
People searches in Elkhart
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Nearby cities
Mishawaka (11 mi)Goshen (11 mi)South Bend (16 mi)La Porte (39 mi)Michigan (47 mi)Valparaiso (58 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Elkhart, IN (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Elkhart, Indiana.

Ryan Miller, 55
Elkhart · 46517
Kenneth Dale Smith, 58
Elkhart · Elkhart County · 46516
Kenneth Dale Smith, 58
Elkhart · Elkhart County · 46516
AKA Kenneth D Smith
Charles Alexander Williams, 56ABSCONDER
Elkhart · Elkhart County · 46517
AKA Bernard Epting, Chuck Sharky
Matthew Joseph Jackson, 29ABSCONDER
Elkhart
AKA Matthew Jackson
Steven Everett Green, 39
Elkhart · Elkhart County · 46514
AKA Steven E Green
Steven John Davis, 55
Elkhart · Elkhart County · 46514
Brian Mckenzie Moore, 36
Elkhart · Elkhart County · 46517
AKA Brian M Moore, Brian Moore
Anthony Reynold Jones, 57
Elkhart · Elkhart County · 46517
Christopher Ray Wilson, 54
Elkhart · Elkhart County · 46514
Jose Carmen Garcia, 35
Elkhart · Elkhart County · 46514
David Tyrone Williams, 36
Elkhart · Elkhart County · 46514
AKA David T Williams, David Williams
Robert Allen Rivera, 54
Elkhart · Elkhart County · 46514
Robert Patrick Youngman, 54
Elkhart · Elkhart County · 46516
John Martin Miller, 81
Elkhart · Elkhart County · 46516
James William Green, 32
Elkhart · Elkhart County · 46514
AKA Janavine Green

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Elkhart — frequently asked

What is the population of Elkhart, Indiana?
Elkhart has a population of about 53,726, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Elkhart?
The median home value in Elkhart is $126,900, and the median gross rent is $981/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Elkhart safe? What is the crime rate?
Elkhart Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,199 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Elkhart face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Elkhart County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Elkhart?
Elkhart has 32 public schools (18 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Elkhart?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Elkhart. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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