Elkhart County Indiana Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Elkhart County Indiana area was $60,143 in 2021, the latest figures available. Elkhart County median household income is $2,600 lower than the median Indiana household income and $9,574 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Elkhart County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Elkhart County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Elkhart County Indiana
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Indiana | $62,743 | -0.38% | +4.31% |
| Elkhart County | $60,143 | +0.21% | -4.47% |
Trends in Elkhart County, IN Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Elkhart is $60,143. Real median household income peaked in 2017 at $65,166 and is now $5,023 (7.71%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Elkhart County, Indiana, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Elkhart County
| Date | US | Indiana | Elkhart County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $62,743 | $60,143 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,983 | $60,015 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $61,045 | $57,789 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $60,148 | $62,958 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $59,884 | $65,166 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $59,064 | $61,212 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $57,788 | $56,672 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $56,644 | $57,206 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $55,370 | $52,874 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $55,533 | $53,572 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $56,063 | $52,295 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $57,501 | $54,155 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $62,153 | $62,830 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,182 | $62,424 |
Elkhart County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Elkhart County was $71,093 in 2021. Compared to the median Indiana family income, Elkhart County median family income is $8,150 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Elkhart County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Elkhart County Indiana
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Indiana | $79,243 | -1.11% | +4.70% |
| Elkhart County | $71,093 | -7.17% | +2.01% |
Trends in Elkhart County, IN Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Elkhart is $71,093. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $79,740 and is now $8,647 (10.84%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Elkhart County, Indiana, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Elkhart County
| Date | US | Indiana | Elkhart County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $79,243 | $71,093 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $80,135 | $76,585 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $78,290 | $79,740 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $75,689 | $69,689 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $75,252 | $73,092 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $74,552 | $73,391 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $72,235 | $66,350 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $69,628 | $64,637 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $69,231 | $59,342 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $69,273 | $59,900 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $68,992 | $65,898 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $71,435 | $61,531 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $75,627 | $69,812 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $75,207 | $73,864 |
Elkhart County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Elkhart County was $27,862 in 2021. Compared to the median Indiana per capita income, Elkhart County median per capita income is $5,192 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Elkhart County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Elkhart County Indiana
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Indiana | $33,054 | -1.38% | +4.31% |
| Elkhart County | $27,862 | -2.51% | +0.50% |
Trends in Elkhart County, IN Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Elkhart is $27,862. Real per capita income peaked in 2008 at $30,228 and is now $2,366 (7.83%) lower. From a post peak low of $23,673 in 2013, real per capita income for Elkhart has now grown by $4,189 (17.70%).
Real Per Capita Income: Elkhart County, Indiana, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Elkhart County
| Date | US | Indiana | Elkhart County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $33,054 | $27,862 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $33,516 | $28,579 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $32,840 | $28,343 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $31,688 | $27,723 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $31,304 | $29,485 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,008 | $26,679 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,186 | $26,269 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,800 | $25,156 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $28,886 | $23,673 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,253 | $24,978 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $28,399 | $24,312 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $29,326 | $25,135 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,183 | $29,019 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $29,817 |
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