Elkins, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Elkins, West Virginia Info Snack

Population
7,017
Unemployment
8.0%
Poverty
19.8%
Median Home
$120,100
Median Income
$38,910
Median Rent
$725

Elkins SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
10

Elkins, WV Cost Of Living

85
Elkins's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Elkins West Virginia National Average
Overall 85 88 100
Services 105 106 100
Groceries 101 100 100
Health 87 87 100
Housing 59 63 100
Transportation 88 89 100
Utilities 88 90 100

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Rankings for Elkins in West Virginia

Map Of Elkins, WV

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Population over time in Elkins

Year Population % Change
2020 7,017 -1.4%
2019 7,115 -0.5%
2018 7,154 -1.1%
2017 7,232 -0.2%
2016 7,244 0.0%
2015 7,241 0.7%
2014 7,189 0.3%
2013 7,164 0.6%
2012 7,123 -0.3%
2011 7,144 -

Race / Ethnicity in Elkins

White
90.1% (6,319)
African American
3.4% (237)
American Indian
0.6% (40)
Asian
1.9% (134)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.7% (187)
Hispanic
1.4% (100)
Race Elkins WV USA
White 90.1% 91.5% 60.1%
African American 3.4% 3.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0.6% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.9% 0.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 2.7% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.4% 1.6% 18.2%

Gender in Elkins

Female
53.4% (3,743)
Male
46.6% (3,273)
Gender Elkins WV USA
Female 53.4% 50.6% 50.8%
Male 46.6% 49.4% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Elkins for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (280)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (350)
High School / GED
42.0% (2,947)
Some College
14.0% (982)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (421)
Bachelor's Degree
18.0% (1,263)
Master's Degree
9.0% (631)
Professional Degree
1.0% (70)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (70)
Education Elkins WV USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 8.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 42.0% 40.0% 27.0%
Some College 14.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 18.0% 13.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Elkins, West Virginia

Less than $10,000
10.0% (70,144)
$10,000 to $14,999
11.5% (80,497)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.2% (92,662)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.1% (84,897)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.7% (103,016)
$50,000 to $74,999
11.7% (82,050)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (92,662)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.3% (57,978)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.0% (28,212)
$200,000 or more
1.4% (9,576)
Income Elkins WV USA
Less than $10,000 10.0% 8.5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.5% 5.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.2% 12.3% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.1% 10.8% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.7% 14.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.7% 17.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 11.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.3% 11.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.0% 3.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.4% 3.1% 8.3%

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