Elkhart, IN Demographics

A map of Elkhart's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	29,498	26,354	54.9%	48.9%
Hispanic	14,509	16,538	27.0%	30.7%
Black	6,670	7,384	12.4%	13.7%
Multiracial	2,565	2,689	4.8%	5.0%
Asian	280	571	0.5%	1.1%
Native American/Other	211	387	0.4%	0.7%

Elkhart, Indiana has an estimated population of 53,733, a less than 1% change from the 53,923 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.9% White, 27.0% Hispanic, 12.4% Black, 4.8% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. 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 more diverse than Indiana 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 64.6% in 2020 and 60.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elkhart is ranked the 18th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elkhart's White Population

29,498 residents of Elkhart, or 54.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elkhart is significantly lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Elkhart ranks 687th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhart's White population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. White residents' share of Elkhart's population has increased from 48.9% to 54.9%.

Elkhart is less White than neighboring Simonton Lake (76.9% White), Dunlap (71.7% White), Osceola (83% White), Bristol (71.3% White), and Edwardsburg (85.7% White).

Elkhart's Black Population

6,670 residents of Elkhart, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elkhart is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Elkhart ranks 19th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhart's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Black residents' share of Elkhart's population has decreased from 13.7% to 12.4%.

Elkhart is more Black than neighboring Simonton Lake (4.1% Black), Dunlap (0.9% Black), Osceola (1% Black), Bristol (2.4% Black), and Edwardsburg (3.3% Black).

Elkhart's Asian Population

280 residents of Elkhart, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elkhart is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Elkhart ranks 119th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhart's Asian population has declined by an estimated 51.0%. Asian residents' share of Elkhart's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Elkhart is more Asian than neighboring Edwardsburg (0.4% Asian). Elkhart is less Asian than neighboring Simonton Lake (0.8% Asian), Dunlap (1% Asian), Osceola (0.6% Asian), and Bristol (2.6% Asian).

Elkhart's Hispanic Population

14,509 residents of Elkhart, or 27.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elkhart is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Elkhart ranks 12th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhart's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Elkhart's population has decreased from 30.7% to 27.0%.

Elkhart is more Hispanic than neighboring Simonton Lake (8.1% Hispanic), Dunlap (22.3% Hispanic), Osceola (7.9% Hispanic), Bristol (14.8% Hispanic), and Edwardsburg (0.7% Hispanic).

Elkhart's Native American/Other Population

211 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Elkhart ranks 151st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhart's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elkhart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Elkhart is more Native American/Other than neighboring Simonton Lake (0% Native American/Other), Dunlap (0.2% Native American/Other), Bristol (0% Native American/Other), and Edwardsburg (0% Native American/Other). Elkhart is less Native American/Other than neighboring Osceola (0.8% Native American/Other).

Elkhart's Multiracial Population

2,565 residents of Elkhart, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elkhart is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elkhart ranks 100th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkhart's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Elkhart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Elkhart is more Multiracial than neighboring Dunlap (4% Multiracial). Elkhart is less Multiracial than neighboring Simonton Lake (10.1% Multiracial), Osceola (6.7% Multiracial), Bristol (8.8% Multiracial), and Edwardsburg (9.9% 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.