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Elkview

West Virginia · 1,051 residents · 1.679 sq mi
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Elkview has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,662. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $58,800. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 47% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,051
−11%vs 2000
vs 1,182 in 2000
1990 – 2024
626 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 42.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5698761K1K2K1990201020202024Elkview
2024671
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,662
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,033 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,774
−9%vs 2000
vs $15,057 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$58,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$327
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $432 in 2000
US average: $450
76.8%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
23.2% rent
1.9
+4%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(23)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,051)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.6%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+86%vs 2000
vs 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elkview, West Virginia?

Elkview, West Virginia has about 1,051 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Elkview, West Virginia earns about $30,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkview, West Virginia expensive?

In Elkview, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $327 a month.

How educated are people in Elkview, West Virginia?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Elkview, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkview, West Virginia?

About 9.7% of people in Elkview, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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