Economy & Jobs — Elkhart, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,028 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,902 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 25,730 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 40.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.4% |
| Arts Food | 8.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 164 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 138 |
| Auto Repair | 91 |
| Physician Offices | 76 |
| Gas Stations | 75 |
| Insurance Agencies | 60 |
| Dental Offices | 58 |
| Commercial Banks | 47 |
| Beauty Salons | 46 |
| Law Offices | 46 |
| Real Estate Offices | 45 |
| Hotels Motels | 42 |
| General Merchandise | 41 |
| Used Car Dealers | 38 |
| Coffee Shops | 37 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
