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
