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Demographic Report
Learn more about Elkhart County in this Demographic Data Report created by the Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County.
Our Workforce
With a median employee age of 35.6 and 34% of the population between the ages of 18 and 44, the working population of Elkhart County, Indiana, is embarking on the prolific years of their careers. Elkhart County also boasts a workforce with 76% holding a high school diploma or higher.
Elkhart County remains an economic magnet for the region. Significant growth in population is occurring through both natural increase and international migration. Businesses in the area gain access to a workforce of over half a million individuals within a 35 minute commute.
Ekhart Area Employment
| Manufacturing | 67,200 |
| Durable Goods | 52,800 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 33,700 |
| Motor Vehicle Body & Trailer Manufacturing | 28,600 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 20,900 |
| Educational & Health Services | 12,000 |
| Retail Trade | 9,900 |
| Government | 8,400 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 7,900 |
| Wholesale Trade | 8,000 |
| Local Government Educational Services | 5,000 |
Source: Indiana Department Workforce Development, August 2024
Workforce Data
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Local Labor Force |
158,882 |
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Labor Force within 25 mi. radius |
616,278 |
| Average Wage | $59,437 |
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, August 2024
Indiana is a Right To Work State.
Elkhart County Education Data
The following data represents the percentage of 25+ age adults who have received a High School Diploma or more and the percentage of adults who have received an Associate’s Degree or more.
| County | High School Diploma | Bachelor’s Degree or Higher |
| Elkhart | 75.7% | 15.5% |
| Kosciusko | 81.6% | 14.9% |
| LaGrange | 60.2% | 8.9% |
| Marshall | 79.8% | 14.9% |
| Noble | 77.3% | 11.9% |
| St. Joseph | 82.4% | 23.6% |
Source: US Census Bureau, Calculations: IBRC, IU Kelley School of Business
