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Elkhart, IA


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Elkhart, Iowa

Elkhart, Iowa, in Polk county, is 14 miles N of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 130 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is considered part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Elkhart has a population of 362.

The People and Families of Elkhart

In Elkhart, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elkhart had a median family income of $51,042.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Elkhart Housing

About 66% of housing units in Elkhart are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Elkhart, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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