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Elkhart, IL

Village in Logan County, Illinois.

Population

533

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

284

ZIP codes

0

Elkhart and its ZIP codes

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Elkhart at a glance

  • The median household income is $108,594, 30% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,600 (54% below Illinois) and median rent is $839 a month.

Local data for Elkhart, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Elkhart, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$108,594

Poverty rate

4.9%

Median home value

$121,600

Median rent

$839/mo

Homeownership

81.3%

Bachelor's or higher

28.7%

Median age

45.4

Average commute

24.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (109), Irish Americans (56), Mexican Americans (28).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Logan County. PPP loans are for Elkhart.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,017

7,636 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,572

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$180M

FY 2026, $6,449 per person

Logan County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Elkhart, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.5%
  • Carpooled5.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.3%

Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Elkhart, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

609

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

41

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 18°F

39.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Elkhart, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.8%

U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

15.4%

U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

Cities near Elkhart

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BroadwellVillage4.1 mi0.2
WilliamsvilleVillage6 mi1.5
CornlandCensus-designated place6.8 mi0.1
MiddletownVillage8.2 mi0.3
Mount PulaskiCity10 mi1.1
LincolnCity11 mi6.2
SpauldingVillage11 mi0.8
ShermanVillage11 mi3.1
DawsonVillage11 mi0.8
CantrallVillage12 mi0.3
BuffaloVillage12 mi0.3
RivertonVillage12 mi3.2
New HollandVillage13 mi0.3
AthensCity13 mi1.7
GreenviewVillage15 mi0.9
MechanicsburgVillage15 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Elkhart, IL in?
Elkhart is in Logan County, Illinois.
What is the population of Elkhart, IL?
About 533 people live in Elkhart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Elkhart?
Nearby places include Broadwell (4.1 mi), Williamsville (6 mi), Cornland (6.8 mi), Middletown (8.2 mi), Mount Pulaski (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023