With a median employee age of 35 and 35% of the population between the ages of 18 and 44, the working population of Elkhart County, Indiana, is embarking on the prolific years of their careers. Elkhart County also boasts a workforce with 81% holding a high school diploma or higher.
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 | 65,900 |
| Durable Goods | 54,500 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 34,900 |
| Motor Vehicle Body & Trailer Manufacturing | 29,700 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 19,900 |
| Educational & Health Services | 12,600 |
| Professional & Business Services | 9,800 |
| Retail Trade | 10,000 |
| Government | 8,900 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 7,400 |
| Wholesale Trade | 7,000 |
| Local Government Educational Services | 6,100 |
Source: Indiana Workforce Development 2020
Work Force Data
| Local Labor Force | 116,133 |
| Labor Force within 25 mi. radius | 616,278 |
| Average Wage | $57,853 |
| Right-to-Work State |
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, 2020
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 an Associate’s Degree or more.
County High School Diploma Associate’s Degree
Elkhart 81% 27%
Kosciusko 85% 22%
LaGrange 93% 10%
Marshall 85% 20%
Noble 85% 14%
St. Joseph 88% 28%
Source: STATSindiana 2020