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Elkview

West Virginia · 1,116 residents · 1.679 sq mi
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Elkview has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,415. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,116
−6%since 2000
from 1,182 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
47.0
+11%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5698761K1K2K1990201020202024Elkview
2024671
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(70)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(54)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.3%(70)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.6%(51)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(52)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.5%(128)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.1%(102)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(138)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.7%(175)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7415.9%(177)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846%(67)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.9%(32)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,415
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,033 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,164
+80%since 2000
from $15,057 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−21%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,049)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(12)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other5.8%(64)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American26.4%(289)
German14%(153)
Italian11.7%(128)
British9.8%(107)
Scottish8.2%(90)
English8%(88)
Irish5.2%(57)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest British population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+238%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.7%(77)
Married45.2%(117)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced25.1%(65)
Women 15+
Never married33.5%(117)
Married32.4%(113)
Widowed10.9%(38)
Divorced23.2%(81)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkview, West Virginia?

Elkview, West Virginia has about 1,116 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elkview, West Virginia earns about $56,415 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 $89,000, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Elkview, West Virginia?

About 9.5% 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 23.8% 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 65 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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