Elkins is a city located in Washington County Arkansas. Elkins has a 2024 population of 3,973. Elkins is currently growing at a rate of 2.16% annually and its population has increased by 9.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,637 in 2020.
The average household income in Elkins is $91,642 with a poverty rate of 4.79%. The median age in Elkins is 32.9 years: 30.7 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elkins was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,710 | 73.05% |
| Other race | 525 | 14.15% |
| Two or more races | 415 | 11.19% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.54% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,270 | 2.92 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Married | 863 | 3.22 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Non Family | 262 | 1.54 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Female | 132 | 3.73 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Male | 13 | 2.54 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
84.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 4.29% |
| Associates Degree | 281 | 11.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 458 | 19.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 2.78% |
| High School Graduate | 812 | 34.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 158 | 6.65% |
| Some College | 498 | 20.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,922 | 1,759 | 455 |
| Hispanic | 244 | 192 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 213 | 182 | 69 |
| Other Race | 209 | 143 | 0 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,333 | $61,319 | $50,764 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,708 | $89,375 | $44,500 |
| High School Graduate | $42,627 | $42,946 | $32,237 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,714 | $46,875 | $31,429 |
| Overall | $45,759 | $48,000 | $43,556 |
| Some College | $56,204 | $57,315 | $46,000 |
$45,759
Average Earnings
$48,000
Average Male
$43,556
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.82% of Elkins residents speak only English, while 8.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,637 | 129 | 4.89% |
| Other | 525 | 44 | 8.38% |
| Hispanic | 648 | 44 | 6.79% |
| Multiple | 415 | 4 | 0.96% |
4.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.69%
Male Poverty Rate
5.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elkins is Other, with 8.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elkins is Multiple, with 0.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 5.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.44% |
| High School | 3.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.43% |
| Female Employed | 3.53% |
| Male Employed | 0.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,042 | $97,325 |
| Households | $81,111 | $91,642 |
| Married Families | $98,521 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,069 | $69,781 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.7%
Male Marriage Rate
60.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
243
Number of Veterans
225
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| Vietnam | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 85 |
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 238 | 11.22% |
| Native American | 5 | 31.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.2%
Born in Elkins
92.86%
Native Born
7.14%
Foreign Born
5.5%
Non Citizen
1.64%
Naturalized
92.86% of Elkins residents were born in the United States, with 56.2% having been born in Arkansas. 5.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,393 | 84 | 1.95% |
| 2028 | 4,309 | 84 | 1.99% |
| 2027 | 4,225 | 84 | 2.03% |
| 2026 | 4,141 | 84 | 2.07% |
| 2025 | 4,057 | 84 | 2.11% |
| 2024 | 3,973 | 84 | 2.16% |
| 2023 | 3,889 | 149 | 3.98% |
| 2022 | 3,740 | 14 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 3,726 | 89 | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 3,637 | 136 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 3,501 | 311 | 9.75% |
| 2018 | 3,190 | 112 | 3.64% |
| 2017 | 3,078 | 66 | 2.19% |
| 2016 | 3,012 | 44 | 1.48% |
| 2015 | 2,968 | 55 | 1.89% |
| 2014 | 2,913 | 55 | 1.92% |
| 2013 | 2,858 | 50 | 1.78% |
| 2012 | 2,808 | 40 | 1.45% |
| 2011 | 2,768 | 63 | 2.33% |
| 2010 | 2,705 | 0 | 0% |