Elkhart, Iowa
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Elkhart is a city located in Polk County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 362.
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Geography
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Location of Elkhart, Iowa
Elkhart is located at 41°47'34" North, 93°31'30" West (41.792910, -93.524887)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²). 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 362 people, 158 households, and 91 families residing in the city. The population density is 118.4/km² (306.3/mi²). There are 163 housing units at an average density of 53.3/km² (137.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.07% White, 1.38% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. 0.28% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 158 households out of which 24.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% are married couples living together, 8.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% are non-families. 34.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.29 and the average family size is 2.96.
In the city the population is spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $33,000, and the median income for a family is $51,042. Males have a median income of $37,500 versus $23,438 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,397. 4.7% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Constructions
The American Towers Tower Elkhart belongs to the world's tallest constructions.