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
(numbers in thousands)
| Manufacturing | 69,500 |
| Durable Goods | 55,200 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 34,200 |
| Motor Vehicle Body & Trailer Manufacturing | 29,700 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 20,100 |
| Educational & Health Services | 12,700 |
| Professional & Business Services | 11,200 |
| Retail Trade | 9,600 |
| Government | 9,500 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 7,800 |
| Wholesale Trade | 7,200 |
| Local Government Educational Services | 6,500 |
Source: Indiana Workforce Development 2018
Work Force Data
| Local Labor Force | 110,526 |
| Labor Force within 25 mi. radius | 563,631 |
| Average Wage | $45,801 |
| Right-to-Work State |
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, 2018
Elkhart County Educational 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 a Bachelor’s Degree or more.
County High School Diploma Bachelor’s Degree
Elkhart 89% 11%
Kosciusko 88% 12%
LaGrange 93% 7%
Marshall 89% 11%
Noble 91% 9%
St. Joseph 85% 15%
Source: STATSindiana 2018
