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Elkins

West Virginia · 6,934 residents · 3.633 sq mi
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Elkins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,910. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,934
−1%since 2000
from 7,032 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,909 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,936 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+3%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,910
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,559
+26%since 2000
from $17,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+20%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(6,788)
Black0.9%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(54)
Asian1%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(453)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(6,236)
Black2.6%(182)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(116)
Asian0.9%(65)
Other3.2%(224)
Diversity Score20.3%(1,409)
Diversity Score
20
+215%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
+7%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkins, West Virginia?

Elkins, West Virginia has about 6,934 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkins, West Virginia?

The typical household in Elkins, West Virginia earns about $38,910 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkins, West Virginia expensive?

In Elkins, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $120,100, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Elkins, West Virginia?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elkins, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkins, West Virginia?

About 19.8% of people in Elkins, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkins, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkins, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 486 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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