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Elkins, WV · 1 counties · 26,882 residents (2025 est.) · 1,039.7 sq mi
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Elkins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,757. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,800. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,576
−2%since 2000
from 28,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+14%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26,882 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,757
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,299 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,069
+95%since 2000
from $14,918 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+1%since 2010
from 0.451 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+13%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(27,479)
Black1%(296)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(191)
Asian0.4%(106)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(1,471)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(24,798)
Black1.4%(387)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(308)
Asian0%(2)
Other7.5%(2,081)
Diversity Score23.2%(6,388)
Segregation Score13.3%(3,677)
Diversity Score
23
+345%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
−47%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 65.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

ElkinsCENTRAL6,622
What's inside

1 component county

Randolph CountyCENTRAL26,882
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkins, WV?

Elkins, WV has about 27,576 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkins, WV?

The typical household in Elkins, WV earns about $52,757 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkins, WV expensive?

In Elkins, WV, the median home is worth about $144,800, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Elkins, WV?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elkins, WV hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkins, WV?

About 15.9% of people in Elkins, WV live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkins, WV grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkins, WV has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 227 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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