Elkhart County, Indiana
Elkhart County: county in Indiana, United States
About
Elkhart County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 197,559 and a population density of 163 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 206,161 inhabitants. Its county seat is Goshen. The county was created 196 years ago in 1830.
County Snapshot
Elkhart County at a glance
Elkhart County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
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Indiana counties
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ElkhartPopulation 52,172
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Quick Facts about Elkhart County
| Population | 206,161 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| Twitter username | elkhartcounty |
| Area | 1212 km2 |
| Official name | Elkhart County |
| Water as percent of area | 1.03% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5974,-85.8588 |
| Named for | t2108113847, shape, Elkhart |
| Altitude | 801 feet / 244 meters |
| Capital | Goshen |
| Establishment | January 29, 1830 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:51:39 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 170 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.17% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Elkhart County is located at 41°35'51"N 85°51'32"W (41.5973800, -85.8587600). It has 7 neighbors: Kosciusko County, LaGrange County, Marshall County, Noble County, Saint Joseph County, Cass County and Saint Joseph County.
Elkhart County map
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The largest city of Elkhart County is Elkhart with a population of 52,172. Other cities include, Goshen population 32,983, Nappanee population 6,845, Dunlap population 6,235 and Locke population 4,089. See all Elkhart County cities & populated places.
Elkhart County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Elkhart County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | 52,172 | The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana. |
| Goshen | 32,983 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Nappanee | 6,845 | City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States |
| Dunlap | 6,235 | Small city in Iowa |
| Simonton Lake | 4,678 | Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana |
| Locke | 4,089 | Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Minnesota |
| Middlebury | 3,562 | Township in Elkhart County, Indiana |
| Wakarusa | 1,848 | City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Bristol | 1,697 | Town in Indiana |
| Millersburg | 935 | Town in Clinton and Benton townships, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States |
| Benton | 445 | Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana |
Weather
Rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high a...
7-Day Forecast- Goshen
Demographics
The population of Elkhart County increased by 4.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 197,559 | - | census |
| 2011 | 198,279 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 198,968 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 200,205 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 201,423 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 202,995 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 203,642 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 204,194 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 205,617 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 206,341 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 206,161 | -0.09% | estimation process |
People born in Elkhart County (1)
American film director, producer and screenwriter (1896-1977) Howard Hawks was born in Elkhart County
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