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Elkhart, Kansas, in Morton county, is 123 miles N of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 203 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 2,233.
In Elkhart, about 66% of adults are married. Elkhart is considered a city for married couples and families. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Approximately 11% of Elkhart is non-white. Elkhart boasts a diverse population for Kansas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
In 2000, Elkhart had a median family income of $43,548.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Elkhart ($8,700). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 72% of housing units in Elkhart are owner-occupied.
In Elkhart, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Comparing Elkhart to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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