Census ACS · #231 MSA
Elkhart Metro Area
The Elkhart-Goshen, In Metropolitan Statistical Area has 206,868 residents. The median household income is $65,617 and the median home value is $194,400.
206,868
Population
447
People / sq mi
$65,617
Median Income
$194,400
Median Home Value
The Elkhart CBSA covers 463 sq mi of land at 446.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$65,617
Median Household Income
$31,850
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Elkhart metro's price level is 90.3 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 9.7% lower the US average. The local median income of $65,617 has the buying power of $72,645 in average-priced US metros.
90.3
Price Level (US = 100)
$72,645
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$65,617
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$194,400
Median Home Value
$1,023
Median Rent
71.2%
Homeownership
Education
82.2%
High School+
19.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
4.8%
Work From Home
19.4 min
Avg Commute
21.8%
Foreign Born
Elkhart spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Elkhart-Goshen, In Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 206,868 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #231 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Elkhart metro area is $65,617, with a per capita income of $31,850.
The Elkhart-Goshen, In CBSA spans the state of Indiana.
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Data for the Elkhart-Goshen, In CBSA (21140) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What distinguishes Elkhart is density: among the most densely settled of US metro areas, around 447 people per square mile. Elkhart is a metro area in IN with a population of 206,868.
Median household income is $65,617, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $194,400, with typical rent around $1,023.
College attainment is 19.7%, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Elkhart: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.