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Elk Garden

West Virginia · 212 residents · 0.258 sq mi
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Elk Garden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
−2%since 2000
from 217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
822 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−5%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1061471882292701990201020202024Elk Garden
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,385
+87%since 2000
from $11,453 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+35.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+19%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(214)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(202)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(13)
Diversity Score
6
+412%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+13%since 2000
from 30.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.6%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk Garden, West Virginia?

Elk Garden, West Virginia has about 212 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elk Garden, West Virginia?

The typical household in Elk Garden, West Virginia earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk Garden, West Virginia expensive?

In Elk Garden, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $76,700.

How educated are people in Elk Garden, West Virginia?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Elk Garden, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk Garden, West Virginia?

About 11.2% of people in Elk Garden, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk Garden, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk Garden, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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