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Elkhart, IN County is a great place to live and work! Located in the northern region of Indiana, Elkhart County has a population of 206,314 and a population density of 445 people per square mile. The county offers numerous local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations and local sporting events for residents to enjoy. Notable businesses include the corporate headquarters of recreational vehicle manufacturer Thor Industries and home-appliance maker Cress Manufacturing. Visitors can enjoy hiking trails at Ox Bow County Park or fly fishing on the St. Joseph River. For those interested in culture and entertainment there are numerous art galleries, museums, theatres, concert venues and seasonal festivals. Local sports fans can cheer for teams such as the Elkhart Truth basketball team or attend games at nearby Notre Dame University's football stadium. No matter what you’re looking for Elkhart County has something to offer everyone!

The population in Elkhart County is 206,314. There are 445 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elkhart County is 35.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elkhart County is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Elkhart County
- 52.3% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 33.5% are married with children
- 18.1% have children, but are single
Race in Elkhart County

- 75.3% are White
- 5.4% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 15.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleElkhart, IndianaUnited States
  206,314.0329,725,481.0
  50.3%50.5%
  49.7%49.5%
  35.538.4
 
  205,184.0326,569,308.0
  197,453.0309,327,143.0
  182,791.0285,036,114.0
  156,289.0251,960,433.0
  12.8%15.6%
  31.9%30.8%
 
  445.493.4
  463.173531905.423
  4.801264836.791
 
  73.7%59.4%
  5.1%12.2%
  1.0%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.1%0.2%
  0.2%0.4%
  3.1%3.2%
  16.7%18.4%
 
  52.3%49.8%
  50.6%48.0%
  1.7%1.8%
  47.7%50.2%
  30.8%33.8%
  11.4%10.8%
  5.5%5.6%
 
  2.842.6
  71,343.0124,010,992.0
  49,892.080,755,759.0
  31.6%30.5%
  43.3%42.9%
  21,451.043,255,233.0
  17.2%15.8%
  7.9%10.8%
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