Elkhart, IA Demographics

A map of Elkhart's Population by Race

Elkhart, Iowa has an estimated population of 899, a slight increase from the 882 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.5% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 2.8% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elkhart, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elkhart has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elkhart, that probability was 23.7% in 2020 and 19.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elkhart is ranked the 318th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elkhart was ranked the 315th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elkhart's White Population

805 residents of Elkhart, or 89.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elkhart is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Elkhart ranks 860th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhart's White population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Elkhart's population has increased from 87.0% to 89.5%.

Elkhart is more White than neighboring Ankeny (85.7% White), Cambridge (86.7% White), and Bondurant (84.3% White). Elkhart is less White than neighboring Alleman (97% White), and Huxley (93.3% White).

Elkhart's Black Population

25 residents of Elkhart, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elkhart is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Elkhart ranks 230th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhart's Black population has grown by an estimated 212.5%. Black residents' share of Elkhart's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.8%.

Elkhart is more Black than neighboring Alleman (2.3% Black), Ankeny (2.5% Black), Cambridge (0.2% Black), and Huxley (1.1% Black). Elkhart is less Black than neighboring Bondurant (5.5% Black).

Elkhart's Asian Population

0 residents of Elkhart, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elkhart is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Elkhart ranks 308th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhart's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Elkhart's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Elkhart is less Asian than neighboring Ankeny (3.5% Asian), Cambridge (0.1% Asian), Bondurant (1.5% Asian), and Huxley (1.2% Asian).

Elkhart's Hispanic Population

41 residents of Elkhart, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elkhart is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Elkhart ranks 137th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhart's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Elkhart's population has decreased from 7.0% to 4.6%.

Elkhart is more Hispanic than neighboring Alleman (0.5% Hispanic), and Huxley (1.8% Hispanic). Elkhart is less Hispanic than neighboring Ankeny (5.1% Hispanic), Cambridge (8.6% Hispanic), and Bondurant (6.2% Hispanic).

Elkhart's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Elkhart, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elkhart is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Elkhart ranks 231st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhart's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elkhart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Elkhart is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alleman (0% Native American/Other), Ankeny (0.2% Native American/Other), Bondurant (0% Native American/Other), and Huxley (0% Native American/Other). Elkhart is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cambridge (1.4% Native American/Other).

Elkhart's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Elkhart, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elkhart is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Elkhart ranks 216th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhart's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Elkhart's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.7%.

Elkhart is more Multiracial than neighboring Alleman (0.2% Multiracial), Bondurant (2.5% Multiracial), and Huxley (2.6% Multiracial). Elkhart is less Multiracial than neighboring Ankeny (3.1% Multiracial), and Cambridge (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.