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Elkview

West Virginia · 1,222 residents · 1.679 sq mi
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Elkview has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,703. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,000. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,222
+3%since 2000
from 1,182 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
728 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+6%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5698761K1K2K1990201020202024Elkview
2024671
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,703
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,033 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,953
+66%since 2000
from $15,057 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−46.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other7.8%(95)
Diversity Score18.9%(231)
Diversity Score
19
+891%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+71%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkview, West Virginia?

Elkview, West Virginia has about 1,222 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elkview, West Virginia earns about $47,703 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 $102,000, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Elkview, West Virginia?

About 21.8% 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 12.1% of people in Elkview, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkview, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkview, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 171 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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