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Elkhart County, Indiana
Named for the Elkhart Tribe of Indians and formed in 1830
County Seat: Goshen
Largest City: Elkhart (2009 population: 53,060)
Population per Square Mile: 432.30
Square Miles: 463.80
| Population over Time | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesterday (2000) | 182,791 | 5 | 3.0% | 6,080,485 |
| Today (2009) | 200,502 | 6 | 3.1% | 6,423,113 |
| Tomorrow (2015 projection) | 209,177 | 6 | 3.2% | 6,581,875 |
| Percent Change 2000 to Today | 9.7% | 10 | 5.6% |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Components of Population Change, 2008-2009 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Domestic Migration | -2,366 | 92 | -6,805 | |
| Net International Migration | 790 | 3 | 9,194 | |
| Natural Increase (births minus deaths) | 1,943 | 5 | 6.0% | 32,591 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Population Estimates by Age, 2009 | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist. in County | Pct Dist. in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool (0 to 4) | 17,215 | 6 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| School Age (5 to 17) | 39,885 | 6 | 19.9% | 17.8% |
| College Age (18 to 24) | 17,957 | 10 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Young Adult (25 to 44) | 54,188 | 6 | 27.0% | 26.3% |
| Older Adult (45 to 64) | 48,187 | 6 | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Seniors (65 and older) | 23,070 | 7 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| Median Age | 34.4 | Median Age = 36.8 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2009 | Number | Rank of | Pct Dist. in County | Pct Dist. in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native Alone | 691 | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Asian Alone | 2,885 | 8 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Black Alone | 11,066 | 8 | 5.5% | 9.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone | 253 | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| White | 182,599 | 6 | 91.1% | 87.8% |
| Two or More Race Groups | 3,008 | 6 | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino Origin (can be of any race) | ||||
| Non-Hispanic | 170,164 | 7 | 84.9% | 94.5% |
| Hispanic | 30,338 | 3 | 15.1% | 5.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Household Types | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist. in County | Pct Dist. in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households in 2000 (Includes detail not shown below) | 66,154 | 6 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married With Children | 17,592 | 6 | 26.6% | 23.8% |
| Married Without Children | 19,981 | 5 | 30.2% | 29.8% |
| Single Parents | 6,475 | 5 | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| Living Alone | 14,938 | 8 | 22.6% | 25.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Housing | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist. in County | Pct Dist. in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units in 2009 (estimate) | 78,283 | 7 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units in 2000 (includes vacant units) | 69,791 | 6 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Owner Occupied (Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 47,769 | 6 | 68.4% | 65.9% |
| Median Value (2000) | $98,100 | 21 | ||
| Renter Occupied (Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 18,385 | 8 | 26.3% | 26.3% |
| Median Rent (2000) | $541 | 13 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Education | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Enrollment (2007/2008 Total Reported) | 38,223 | 6 | 3.3% | 1,154,501 |
| Public | 36,263 | 6 | 3.5% | 1,046,609 |
| Private | N/R | N/A | N/A | 107,892 |
| Public High School Graduates (2006/2007) | 2,054 | 6 | 3.2% | 63,339 |
| Going on to Higher Education | 1,658 | 6 | 3.1% | 52,698 |
| 4-year institution | 1,284 | 7 | 3.3% | 38,566 |
| 2-year institution | 279 | 6 | 2.9% | 9,783 |
| Vocational/tech. institution | 95 | 10 | 2.2% | 4,349 |
| Adults (25+ in 2000 Census) | 112,908 | 6 | 2.9% | 3,893,278 |
| with High School diploma or higher | 75.7% | 79 | 82.1% | |
| with B.A. or higher degree | 15.5% | 22 | 19.4% |
Sources: Indiana Department of Education; U.S. Census Bureau
| Income and Poverty | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Personal Income (annual) in 2008 | $32,263 | 37 | 93.4% | 34,543 |
| Median Household Income in 2008 | 49,989 | 32 | 104.1% | $48,010 |
| Poverty Rate in 2008 | 12.6% | 37 | 97.7% | 12.9% |
| Poverty Rate among Children under 18 | 18.0% | 38 | 100.6% | 17.9% |
| Welfare (TANF) Monthly Average Families in 2009 | 1,325 | 5 | 3.9% | 34,097 |
| Food Stamp Recipients in 2009 | 28,911 | 5 | 4.0% | 730,041 |
| Free and Reduced Fee Lunch Recipients in 2009 | 17,929 | 5 | 4.1% | 436,945 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Family Social Services Administration; Indiana Department of Education
| Health and Vital Statistics, 2006 | Number | Rank of | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 3,562 | 6 | 4.0% | 89,404 |
| Births to Teens | 433 | 5 | 4.5% | 9,726 |
| Deaths | 1,463 | 6 | 2.6% | 55,466 |
Source: Indiana State Department of Health
| Labor Force, 2009 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Resident Labor Force | 90,139 | 7 | 2.8% | 3,184,780 |
| Employed | 74,327 | 9 | 2.6% | 2,864,578 |
| Unemployed | 15,812 | 4 | 4.9% | 320,202 |
| Annual Unemployment Rate | 17.5 | 1 | 173.3% | 10.1 |
| July 2010 Unemployment Rate | 13.9 | 45 | 137.6% | 10.1 |
Source: STATS Indiana, using data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development
| Employment and Earnings by Industry, 2008 | Employment | Pct Dist. in County | Earnings ($000) | Pct Dist. In County | Avg. Earnings Per Job |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total by place of work | 145,709 | 100.0% | $6,213,125 | 100.0% | $42,641 |
| Wage and Salary | 121,253 | 83.2% | $4,500,611 | 72.4% | $37,118 |
| Farm Proprietors | 1,433 | 1.0% | $21,862 | 0.4% | $15,256 |
| Nonfarm Proprietors | 23,023 | 15.8% | $581,935 | 9.4% | $25,276 |
| Farm | 1,697 | 1.2% | $28,548 | 0.5% | $16,823 |
| Nonfarm | 144,012 | 98.8% | $6,184,577 | 99.5% | $42,945 |
| Private | 134,460 | 92.3% | $5,726,954 | 92.2% | $42,592 |
| Accommodation, Food Serv. | 7,080 | 4.9% | $107,852 | 1.7% | $15,233 |
| Arts, Ent., Recreation | 1,265 | 0.9% | $13,228 | 0.2% | $10,457 |
| Construction | 6,566 | 4.5% | $285,093 | 4.6% | $43,420 |
| Health Care, Social Serv. | 11,238 | 7.7% | $517,463 | 8.3% | $46,046 |
| Information | 981 | 0.7% | $37,728 | 0.6% | $38,459 |
| Manufacturing | 54,937 | 37.7% | $2,905,132 | 46.8% | $52,881 |
| Professional, Tech. Serv. | 3,901 | 2.7% | $169,360 | 2.7% | $43,415 |
| Retail Trade | 12,731 | 8.7% | $317,351 | 5.1% | $24,927 |
| Trans., Warehousing | 4,534 | 3.1% | $186,644 | 3.0% | $41,165 |
| Wholesale Trade | 6,768 | 4.6% | $452,879 | 7.3% | $66,915 |
| Other Private (not above) | 24,459 | 16.8% | $734,224 | 11.8% | $30,019 |
| Government | 9,552 | 6.6% | $457,623 | 7.4% | $47,909 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
| Residential Building Permits, 2009 | Units | Pct Dist. in County | Pct Dist. in State | Cost ($000) | State Cost ($000) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Permits Filed | 185 | 100.0% | 100.0% | $27,310 | $1,932,539 |
| Single-Family | 137 | 74.1% | 77.0% | $25,194 | $1,704,509 |
| 2-Family | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% | 0 | $23,094 |
| 3- and 4-Family | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% | $0 | $10,171 |
| 5+ Family | 48 | 25.9% | 20.0% | $2,116 | $194,765 |
Notes: Detail cost may not sum to total due to rounding. Greene County does not currently issue building permits, so it is excluded.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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