Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart: The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana.
About
Elkhart is a city located in the county of Elkhart in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 50,949 and a population density of 742 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 52,172 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Elkhart
| Population | 52,172 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Elkhart County |
| Phone Area Codes | 574 |
| Area | 68.66 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6820,-85.9767 |
| Altitude | 748 feet / 228 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 05:27:59 (23rd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 46514 |
| Density | 760 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.34% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Elkhart is located at 41°40'55"N 85°58'36"W (41.6819900, -85.9766700).
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Official website of Elkhart
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Elkhart increased by 2.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50,949 | - | census |
| 2011 | 51,912 | 1.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 51,982 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 52,171 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 52,291 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 52,522 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 52,475 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 52,403 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 52,372 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 52,354 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 52,172 | -0.35% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Elkhart
1Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum
1915 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN 46514, United States View details
Phone: +15743333406 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Elkhart
1City of Elkhart
229 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN 46516 View details
Phone: +15742945471 | Website available
2Elkhart Board of Works
229 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN 46516 View details
Phone: +15742945471 | Website available
People born in Elkhart (66)
People born in Elkhart, including basketball player Shawn Kemp, mathematician Charles Sims, musician David Darling, .
More notable people
- Lindsay Benko (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, former world record-holder) she was born in 29/11/1976
- Connie Smith (American country music artist) she was born in 14/08/1941
- Andrea Covell (American actress) she was born in 15/07/1953
- Paul W. Shafer (American politician (1893-1954)) he was born in 27/04/1893
- Thomas Hampson (American lyric tenor) he was born in 28/06/1955
- Peter Reckell (American actor) he was born in 07/05/1955
- Ted Luckenbill (American professional basketball player) he was born in 27/07/1939
- Herbert S. Bigelow (1870-1951, U.S. Representative from Ohio.) he was born in 04/01/1870
- Michael William Warfel (Catholic bishop) he was born in 16/09/1948
- Tracy Ferrie (American musician)
- Chuck Vinson (American television director) he was born in 14/07/1956
- Thomas B. Dewey (American writer) he was born in 06/03/1915
- Amber Jacobs (American basketball player) she was born in 29/06/1982
- Jim Grandholm (American basketball player, center) he was born in 04/10/1960
- Alec Purdie (Professional soccer player) he was born in 24/11/1988
- Budd Albright (American actor, singer, stunt man, and sportsman) he was born in 18/08/1936
- Charles Arthur Bowsher (former Comptroller General of the United States) he was born in 31/05/1931
- Charles Royal Johnson (American mathematician) he was born in 28/01/1948
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Elkhart, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151865 | Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary | Elkhart (IN) | 46517-1999 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Elkhart, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKH | Elkhart station | 131 Tyler Avenue | RAIL |
| SOB | South Bend station | 2702 West Washington Avenue | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| SJM | St. Joseph | 410 1/2 Vine Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Elkhart.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhar Post Office | Elkhart (IN) | 46516 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Elkhart, Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 1,727 people.
- Elkhart, Texas town in Anderson County, Texas with a population of 1,277 people.
- Elkhart, Iowa American city in Iowa with a population of 952 people.
- Elkhart, Illinois township in Logan County, Illinois with a population of 389 people.
Other cities in Elkhart County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Elkhart County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Elkhart distances to largest Indiana cities