Elkins, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Elkins, West Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
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
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
Elkins's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
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 | |
Elkins, WV Photos
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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
