| Place Name | Elkhart Township |
| Place Type | Township |
| ZIP Code(s) | 50035 50046 50073 50161 |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code(s) | 515 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2021) | 1,420 |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 97.94% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Iowa 3rd |
| State House Districts | 30 |
| State Senate Districts | 15 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 97.94% |
| African American | 0.71% |
| Hispanic | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0.28% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1% |