Demographics & People — Elkhart, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 680 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,700 |
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| Median Age | 32.9 |
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| Total Households | 283 |
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| Family Households | 174 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1044 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 626 |
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| Black or African American | 22 |
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| Asian | 2 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 183 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 119 |
| Irish | 100 |
| Other groups | 77 |
| Swedish | 43 |
| Norwegian | 41 |
| French (except Basque) | 30 |
| Dutch | 28 |
| English | 24 |
| American | 18 |
Language
| English Only | 630 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 636 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 37 |
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| Population 18+ | 430 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elkhart, Iowa.
