Economy & Jobs — Elkhart County, Indiana

Employment

Total Establishments5,155
Total Employees143,423
Avg Annual Employment127,100
Avg Annual Pay$62,117
Total Annual Wages$7,895,018,805
Annual Payroll (thousands)$8,642,260
Unemployment Rate3.8%

Income

Median Household Income$63,978
Poverty Rate12.0%
IRS Returns98,550
Total AGI (thousands)$7,434,067
Average AGI per Return$75,434

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$1,044,190,256
Per Capita$5,043
Population Basis207,047

Agriculture

Total Farms93
Land in Farms (acres)178,868
Avg Farm Size (acres)1,923
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants138
Fast Food164
Bars17
Coffee & Snacks37