Elkhart County, Indiana Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Elkhart County, Indiana
Elkhart County, Indiana Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
207,132
Median Age
35.6
Male Median
34.7
Female Median
36.6
Elkhart County, Indiana Population Growth

Elkhart County, Indiana Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +5.2%%.
+5.2%% Growth
Elkhart County, Indiana Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Elkhart County, Indiana Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.6 | 207,132 |
| 2023 | 35.5 | 206,868 |
| 2022 | 35.6 | 206,841 |
| 2021 | 35.5 | 206,314 |
| 2020 | 35.6 | 205,184 |
| 2019 | 35.6 | 204,558 |
| 2018 | 35.5 | 203,604 |
| 2017 | 35.4 | 202,924 |
| 2016 | 35.3 | 201,640 |
| 2015 | 35.2 | 200,685 |
| 2014 | 35.1 | 199,544 |
| 2013 | 35.1 | 198,662 |
| 2012 | 34.8 | 198,214 |
| 2011 | 34.6 | 197,614 |
| 2010 | 34.4 | 196,855 |
Elkhart County, Indiana Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 7.2% |
| 5–17 | 20.2% |
| 18–24 | 9.2% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–54 | 23.9% |
| 55–64 | 11.5% |
| 65+ | 15.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Elkhart County, Indiana
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 74.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 47.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 27.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Elkhart County, Indiana
The median age in Elkhart County, Indiana is 35.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Elkhart County, Indiana is 207,132.
In Elkhart County, Indiana, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 20.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Elkhart County, Indiana has remained stable.