Elkhart Population 2026

Elkhart has a population of 52,348, making it the #823 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Indiana. It is about 168× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Elkhart (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

52,348

Rank in United States

#823

Coordinates

41.68°N, 85.98°W

~229 m elevation · America/Indiana/Indianapolis

Distance to capital (Washington)

819 km

509 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Indiana

City	Population	Rank in United States
Indianapolis	887,642	#16
Fort Wayne	260,326	#81
Evansville	119,943	#245
South Bend	101,516	#317
Carmel	88,713	#383
Bloomington	84,067	#427
Hammond	77,614	#474
Gary	77,156	#476

Cities near Elkhart

Granger30,465 people · ~14 km away
Mishawaka48,261 people · ~15 km away
Goshen32,983 people · ~16 km away
South Bend101,516 people · ~23 km away
La Porte21,916 people · ~62 km away
Portage48,177 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Elkhart?

Elkhart has a population of 52,348 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #823 biggest city in United States.

What state is Elkhart in?

Elkhart is located in Indiana, United States.

Is Elkhart the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 819 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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