Elkhart, IN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Elkhart increased by 673. In this period, the peak population was 53,875 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 52,811 | - | - |
| 2001 | 52,564 | -247 | -0.47% |
| 2002 | 52,195 | -369 | -0.70% |
| 2003 | 52,085 | -110 | -0.21% |
| 2004 | 52,151 | 66 | 0.13% |
| 2005 | 52,467 | 316 | 0.61% |
| 2006 | 53,043 | 576 | 1.10% |
| 2007 | 53,273 | 230 | 0.43% |
| 2008 | 53,580 | 307 | 0.58% |
| 2009 | 53,472 | -108 | -0.20% |
| 2010 | 51,844 | -1,628 | -3.04% |
| 2011 | 51,912 | 68 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 51,982 | 70 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 52,171 | 189 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 52,291 | 120 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 52,522 | 231 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 52,475 | -47 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 52,403 | -72 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 52,372 | -31 | -0.06% |
| 2019 | 52,354 | -18 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 53,867 | 1,513 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 53,875 | 8 | 0.01% |
| 2022 | 53,802 | -73 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 53,484 | -318 | -0.59% |
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Elkhart, IN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Elkhart's population decreased by 967 (1.83%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Elkhart's population increased by 2,023 (3.90%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Elkhart's population decreased by 383 (0.71%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Elkhart's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 53,484.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elkhart's population peaked in year 2021 at 53,875.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elkhart's population was lowest in year 2010 at 51,844.
Elkhart, IN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Elkhart grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Elkhart had an average annual population growth rate of 0.06% per year. Overall the population grew 1.27% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Elkhart annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.06% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Elkhart population grew the most, with an increase of 1,513 people (a 2.89% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Elkhart population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,628 people (a 3.04% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Elkhart, IN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Elkhart's population decreased by 391 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 73 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 318 (0.59%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Elkhart, IN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Elkhart increased by 1,313 (2.52%). The population was highest at 53,875 in the year 2021 and lowest at 52,291 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.25%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)