Elkhart County, IN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$65,617
Per Capita Income
$31,850
Poverty Rate
12.5%
SNAP Recipients
6.9%
Gini Index
0.443
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.7%
$25K–$50K21.7%
$50K–$75K18.2%
$75K–$100K14.3%
$100K–$150K17.8%
$150K–$200K6.3%
$200K+6.1%
The median household income in Elkhart County, IN is $65,617 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,850. 12.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 6.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.443 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).