Elkins is a city located in Randolph County West Virginia. Elkins has a 2024 population of 6,699. Elkins is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -3.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,923 in 2020.
The average household income in Elkins is $58,287 with a poverty rate of 17.13%. The median age in Elkins is 38.7 years: 37.3 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elkins was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,335 | 91.35% |
| Two or more races | 285 | 4.11% |
| Black or African American | 211 | 3.04% |
| Other race | 57 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,758 | 2.36 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Non Family | 1,390 | 1.23 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Married | 875 | 3.62 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Female | 345 | 3.15 | 62 | 38 |
| Male | 148 | 3.54 | 25.7 | 74.3 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
58.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 248 | 5.44% |
| Associates Degree | 214 | 4.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 895 | 19.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 318 | 6.98% |
| High School Graduate | 1,921 | 42.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 134 | 2.94% |
| Some College | 829 | 18.18% |
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 | 4,064 | 3,730 | 1,145 |
| 2+ Races | 228 | 180 | 25 |
| Black | 171 | 171 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 61 | 37 |
| Other Race | 54 | 54 | 30 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 10 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 60.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,681 | $46,528 | $31,071 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,440 | $68,462 | $34,375 |
| High School Graduate | $24,519 | $28,063 | $23,764 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,708 | $41,961 | $27,114 |
| Some College | $33,542 | $34,219 | $33,000 |
$33,708
Average Earnings
$41,961
Average Male
$27,114
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.53% of Elkins residents speak only English, while 2.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,911 | 970 | 16.41% |
| Multiple | 273 | 79 | 28.94% |
| Black | 181 | 63 | 34.81% |
17.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.7%
Male Poverty Rate
23.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elkins is Black, with 34.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elkins is White, with 16.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.24% |
| High School | 19.63% |
| Some College | 16.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.74% |
| Female Employed | 11.76% |
| Male Employed | 5.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,859 | $81,063 |
| Households | $39,875 | $58,287 |
| Married Families | $84,779 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,769 | $33,669 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.0%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
405
Number of Veterans
375
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 154 |
| Vietnam | 108 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 109 |
| 75+ | 104 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 386 | 7.65% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 4.09% |
| Native American | 8 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 3.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
11.2%
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
73.24%
Born in Elkins
98.7%
Native Born
1.3%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
98.7% of Elkins residents were born in the United States, with 73.24% having been born in West Virginia. 0.32% 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 | 6,419 | -56 | -0.86% |
| 2028 | 6,475 | -56 | -0.86% |
| 2027 | 6,531 | -56 | -0.85% |
| 2026 | 6,587 | -56 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 6,643 | -56 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 6,699 | -56 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 6,755 | -37 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 6,792 | -113 | -1.64% |
| 2021 | 6,905 | -18 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 6,923 | -67 | -0.96% |
| 2019 | 6,990 | -41 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 7,031 | -36 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 7,067 | -55 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 7,122 | -54 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 7,176 | -48 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 7,224 | -37 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 7,261 | 101 | 1.41% |
| 2012 | 7,160 | -40 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 7,200 | 14 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 7,186 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,032 | -388 | -5.23% |
| 1990 | 7,420 | -1,116 | -13.07% |
| 1980 | 8,536 | 249 | 3% |
| 1970 | 8,287 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 1960 | 8,307 | -814 | -8.92% |
| 1950 | 9,121 | 988 | 12.15% |
| 1940 | 8,133 | 788 | 10.73% |
| 1930 | 7,345 | 557 | 8.21% |
| 1920 | 6,788 | 1,528 | 29.05% |
| 1910 | 5,260 | -1,159 | -18.06% |