Elk Garden, WV
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Elk Garden Overview
196
TOTAL POPULATION
101
MALE POPULATION
95
FEMALE POPULATION
106.32
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.06
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,805
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,750
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
53.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
46.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
81
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Elk Garden Zip Codes
Elk Garden Area Codes
Race in Elk Garden
The most populous races in Elk Garden are , and White / Caucasian (196 | 100.0%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.0% |
Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 196 | 100.0% |
Two or more Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 196 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Elk Garden
The most populous ancestries reported in Elk Garden are Polish (57 | 29.1%), German (34 | 17.3%), Italian (19 | 9.7%), Irish (13 | 6.6%), and Scotch-Irish (9 | 4.6%), together accounting for 67.3% of all Elk Garden residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
English | 7 | 3.6% |
German | 34 | 17.3% |
Irish | 13 | 6.6% |
Italian | 19 | 9.7% |
Polish | 57 | 29.1% |
Scotch-Irish | 9 | 4.6% | View All 6 Rows |
Immigrants in Elk Garden
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population | View All 0 Rows |
Sex and Age in Elk Garden
Sex and Age in Elk Garden
The most populous age groups in Elk Garden are 35 to 39 Years (22 | 21.8%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (21 | 22.1%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 20 (19.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (22.1%) |
10 to 14 Years | 3 (3.0%) | 2 (2.1%) |
15 to 19 Years | 5 (5.0%) | 19 (20.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 6 (5.9%) | 5 (5.3%) |
30 to 34 Years | 4 (4.0%) | 11 (11.6%) |
35 to 39 Years | 22 (21.8%) | 3 (3.2%) |
40 to 44 Years | 5 (5.0%) | 11 (11.6%) |
45 to 49 Years | 19 (18.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
50 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (1.1%) |
55 to 59 Years | 2 (2.0%) | 5 (5.3%) |
60 to 64 Years | 10 (9.9%) | 4 (4.2%) |
65 to 69 Years | 2 (2.0%) | 7 (7.4%) |
70 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (3.2%) |
75 to 79 Years | 3 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
80 to 84 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (3.2%) |
85 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 101 (100.0%) | 95 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Elk Garden
Median Family Size in Elk Garden
The median family size in Elk Garden is 3.91 persons per family, with married-couple families (31 | 68.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.29 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4 | 8.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.00 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 31 (68.9%) | 4.29 |
Single Male/Father | 4 (8.9%) | 3.00 |
Single Female/Mother | 10 (22.2%) | 3.10 |
Total Families | 45 (100.0%) | 3.91 |
Median Household Size in Elk Garden
The median household size in Elk Garden is 3.44 persons per household, with married-couple households (31 | 54.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.29 persons per household. non-family households (12 | 21.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 31 (54.4%) | 4.29 |
Single Male/Father | 4 (7.0%) | 3.25 |
Single Female/Mother | 10 (17.5%) | 3.50 |
Non-family | 12 (21.0%) | 1.25 |
Total Households | 57 (100.0%) | 3.44 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Elk Garden
Out of a total of 57 households in Elk Garden, 45 (78.9%) are family households, while 12 (21.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 20, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 10.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 10 (17.5%) |
2-Person Households | 20 (35.1%) | 2 (3.5%) |
3-Person Households | 7 (12.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 4 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 12 (21.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 2 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 45 (78.9%) | 12 (21.0%) |
Female Fertility in Elk Garden
Fertility by Age in Elk Garden
Average fertility rate in Elk Garden is 184.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 643.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
35 to 50 years | 9 (100.0%) | 643.0 |
Total | 9 (100.0%) | 184.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elk Garden
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Elk Garden
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 9 (100.0%) | 818.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 9 (100.0%) | 184.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elk Garden
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Elk Garden
Income Overview in Elk Garden
Per Capita Income in Elk Garden is $27,805, while median incomes of families and households are $87,250 and $78,750 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 196 | $27,805 |
Median Family Income | 45 | $87,250 |
Mean Family Income | 45 | $95,367 |
Median Household Income | 57 | $78,750 |
Mean Household Income | 57 | $84,414 |
Income Deficit | 45 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 196 | 53.55% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 196 | 46.45¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 196 | 0.36 |
Earnings by Sex in Elk Garden
Average Earnings in Elk Garden are $48,438, $65,938 for men and $30,625 for women, a difference of 53.5%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 57 (68.7%) | $65,938 |
Female | 26 (31.3%) | $30,625 |
Total | 83 (100.0%) | $48,438 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elk Garden
The most common earnings brackets in Elk Garden are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (14 | 24.6%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (12 | 46.2%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 4 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 2 (3.5%) | 2 (7.7%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (7.7%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 4 (7.0%) | 4 (15.4%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 3 (5.3%) | 2 (7.7%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (46.2%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 3 (5.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 2 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (15.4%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 9 (15.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 4 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 14 (24.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000+ | 12 (21.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 57 (100.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elk Garden
Average earnings in Elk Garden are $66,563 for men and $30,625 for women, a difference of 54.0%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,625, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $65,625. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $30,972, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,063.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $65,625 | $0 |
High School Diploma | - | - |
College or Associate's Degree | - | - |
Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $66,563 | $30,625 |
Family Income in Elk Garden
Family Income Brackets in Elk Garden
According to the Elk Garden family income data, there are 12 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.7% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 3 | 6.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4 | 8.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 4 | 8.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 7 | 15.6% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 7 | 15.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 8 | 17.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 12 | 26.7% |
$200,000+ | 0 | 0.0% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elk Garden
2-person families (25 | 55.6%) account for the highest median family income in Elk Garden with $60,625 per family, while 2-person families (25 | 55.6%) have the highest median income of $30,312 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 25 (55.6%) | $60,625 |
3-Person Families | 2 (4.4%) | $0 |
4-Person Families | 4 (8.9%) | $0 |
5-Person Families | 12 (26.7%) | $0 |
6-Person Families | 2 (4.4%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 45 (100.0%) | $87,250 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Elk Garden
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 3 (6.7%) | $0 |
1 Earner | 21 (46.7%) | $85,250 |
2 Earners | 19 (42.2%) | $160,781 |
3+ Earners | 2 (4.4%) | $0 |
Total | 45 (100.0%) | $87,250 |
Household Income in Elk Garden
Household Income Brackets in Elk Garden
With 12 households falling in the category, the $150,000 to $199,999 income range is the most frequent in Elk Garden, accounting for 21.0% of all households.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 1 | 1.8% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1 | 1.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 6 | 10.5% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4 | 7.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 9 | 15.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 6 | 10.5% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10 | 17.5% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 8 | 14.0% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 12 | 21.1% |
$200,000+ | 0 | 0.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Elk Garden
The median household income in Elk Garden is $78,750, with the highest median household income of $139,375 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 25 households (43.9%) fall into this category.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 25 (43.9%) | $139,375 |
45 to 64 Years | 17 (29.8%) | $43,250 |
65+ Years | 15 (26.3%) | $0 |
Total | 57 (100.0%) | $78,750 |
Poverty in Elk Garden
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elk Garden
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (30.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (4.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elk Garden
According to the poverty statistics in Elk Garden, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 2 (100.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 1 (100.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 2 (100.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 3 (100.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 10 (100.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 27 (100.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 12 (100.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (100.0%) | 7 (70.0%) |
75 Years and over | 3 (100.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Total | 101 (100.0%) | 91 (95.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elk Garden
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elk Garden
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elk Garden
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Elk Garden
Employment by Class of Employer in Elk Garden
Among the 75 employed individuals in Elk Garden, private company employees (55 | 73.3%), state government employees (9 | 12.0%), and local government employees (5 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 55 | 73.3% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 0 | 0.0% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 4 | 5.3% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 0 | 0.0% |
Local Government Employees | 5 | 6.7% |
State Government Employees | 9 | 12.0% |
Federal Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 2 | 2.7% |
Total | 75 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Elk Garden
According to the labor force statistics for Elk Garden, out of the total population over 16 years of age (147), 55.1% or 81 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 2 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 11 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 50.0% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 4 (19.0%) | 2 (50.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 8 (53.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 39 (95.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 9 (45.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 3 (42.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 5 (35.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 2 (33.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 81 (55.1%) | 2 (2.5%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elk Garden
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 10 (58.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 45 (63.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 75 (69.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Elk Garden
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elk Garden are Community & Social Service (5 | 6.3%), Education Instruction & Library (5 | 6.3%), and Management (2 | 2.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 2 (28.6%) | 5 (71.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 53 (67.1%) | 26 (32.9%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Elk Garden are Cleaning & Maintenance (7 | 8.9%), and Personal Care & Service (2 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Security & Protection | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 4 (57.1%) | 3 (42.9%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 4 (44.4%) | 5 (55.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 53 (67.1%) | 26 (32.9%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Elk Garden are Office & Administration (10 | 12.7%), and Sales & Related (9 | 11.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Office & Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 9 (47.4%) | 10 (52.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 53 (67.1%) | 26 (32.9%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Elk Garden are , and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 2.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 53 (67.1%) | 26 (32.9%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Elk Garden are Production (29 | 36.7%), Transportation (9 | 11.4%), and Material Moving (4 | 5.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 29 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Transportation | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 38 (90.5%) | 4 (9.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 53 (67.1%) | 26 (32.9%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Elk Garden
Employment Industries in Elk Garden
The major employment industries in Elk Garden include Manufacturing (19 | 24.0%), Retail Trade (19 | 24.0%), Utilities (10 | 12.7%), Public Administration (9 | 11.4%), and Transportation & Warehousing (8 | 10.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Elk Garden
The Elk Garden industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (87.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 2 (50.0%) | 2 (50.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 15 (78.9%) | 4 (21.0%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 7 (87.5%) | 1 (12.5%) |
Utilities | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Educational Services | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
Total | 53 (67.1%) | 26 (32.9%) |
Education in Elk Garden
School Enrollment in Elk Garden
The most common levels of schooling among the 48 students in Elk Garden are high school (20 | 41.7%), elementary school (19 | 39.6%), and middle school (5 | 10.4%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 2 | 4.2% |
Kindergarten | 2 | 4.2% |
Elementary School | 19 | 39.6% |
Middle School | 5 | 10.4% |
High School | 20 | 41.7% |
College / Undergraduate | 0 | 0.0% |
Graduate / Professional | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 48 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elk Garden
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 48 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elk Garden
, and education (4 | 100.0%) are the most common fields of study among 4 individuals in Elk Garden who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 0 | 0.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 0 | 0.0% |
Business | 0 | 0.0% |
Education | 4 | 100.0% |
Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 0 | 0.0% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 4 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Elk Garden
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elk Garden
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Elk Garden are males with 2 vehicles (43, accounting for 81.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (19, making up 195.4%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 3 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 43 (81.1%) | 19 (86.4%) |
3 Vehicles | 7 (13.2%) | 3 (13.6%) |
4 Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 53 (100.0%) | 22 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Elk Garden
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Elk Garden are 30 to 34 minutes (17 commuters, 23.9%), 60 to 89 minutes (12 commuters, 16.9%), and 90 or more minutes (9 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 4 | 5.6% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 1 | 1.4% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 4 | 5.6% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 8 | 11.3% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 6 | 8.5% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 17 | 23.9% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 3 | 4.2% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 7 | 9.9% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 12 | 16.9% |
90 or more Minutes | 9 | 12.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Elk Garden
The most common commute times in Elk Garden are 60 to 89 minutes (12 commuters, 23.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (9 commuters, 45.0%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 4 (7.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (5.0%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 4 (7.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 1 (2.0%) | 7 (35.0%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 6 (11.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 8 (15.7%) | 9 (45.0%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 3 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 4 (7.8%) | 3 (15.0%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 12 (23.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 9 (17.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elk Garden
The most frequent times of departure to work in Elk Garden are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (30, 58.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (13, 65.0%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 4 (7.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 1 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 2 (3.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (5.0%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 11 (21.6%) | 13 (65.0%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (30.0%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 3 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 30 (58.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 51 (100.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Elk Garden
Occupancy by Ownership in Elk Garden
Of the total 57 dwellings in Elk Garden, owner-occupied units account for 56 (98.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 1 (1.8%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 56 | 98.3% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1 | 1.8% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 57 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Elk Garden
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 10 | 17.5% |
2-Person Household | 22 | 38.6% |
3-Person Household | 7 | 12.3% |
4+ Person Household | 18 | 31.6% |
Total Housing Units | 57 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elk Garden
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 9 (90.0%) | 1 (10.0%) |
2-Person Household | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3-Person Household | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4+ Person Household | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total Housing Units | 56 (98.3%) | 1 (1.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elk Garden
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 35 (97.2%) | 1 (2.8%) |
College/Associate Degree | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elk Garden
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 7 | 12.3% |
35 to 44 Years | 18 | 31.6% |
45 to 54 Years | 1 | 1.8% |
55 to 64 Years | 16 | 28.1% |
65 to 74 Years | 11 | 19.3% |
75 to 84 Years | 4 | 7.0% |
85 Years and Over | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 57 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Elk Garden
Median Income by Occupancy in Elk Garden
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 56 (98.3%) | $79,167 |
Renter-Occupied | 1 (1.8%) | $0 |
Average | 57 (100.0%) | $78,750 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elk Garden
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 1 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 1 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 5 (8.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4 (7.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 9 (16.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 6 (10.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10 (17.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 8 (14.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 12 (21.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 56 (100.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elk Garden
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 16 (28.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 12 (21.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 7 (12.5%) | 1 (100.0%) |
$800 to $999 | 7 (12.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 14 (25.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 56 (100.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Elk Garden
Housing Structures in Elk Garden
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 54 | 94.7% |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 3 | 5.3% |
Total | 57 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elk Garden
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 53 (98.2%) | 1 (1.8%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 56 (98.3%) | 1 (1.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elk Garden
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 13 (23.2%) | 1 (100.0%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 28 (50.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
8 or more Rooms | 15 (26.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 56 (100.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elk Garden
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 51 (91.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 1 (1.8%) | 1 (100.0%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 2 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 2 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 56 (100.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Elk Garden
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 2 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 14 (25.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 32 (57.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 8 (14.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 56 (100.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Elk Garden
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Elk Garden
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 33 | 23 |
Median Property Value | $65,000 | $86,300 |
Median Household Income | $45,625 | $12 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $303 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $293 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elk Garden
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 15 (45.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 14 (42.4%) | 17 (73.9%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 2 (6.1%) | 6 (26.1%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 2 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 33 (100.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elk Garden
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 1 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 6 (18.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 2 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 9 (27.3%) | 2 (8.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 6 (18.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3 (9.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 6 (18.2%) | 7 (30.4%) |
$150,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (8.7%) |
Total | 33 (100.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elk Garden
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 23 (69.7%) | 160,156 (696,330.4%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 2 (6.1%) | 21 (91.3%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 2 (6.1%) | 2 (8.7%) |
4.0x or more | 6 (18.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 33 (100.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elk Garden
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 27 (81.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 2 (6.1%) | 17 (73.9%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (26.1%) |
Total | 33 (100.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Elk Garden
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elk Garden
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 48 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
26 to 34 Years | 10 (41.7%) | 14 (58.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 41 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 10 (50.0%) | 10 (50.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 14 (66.7%) | 7 (33.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 163 (83.2%) | 33 (16.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elk Garden
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 48 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elk Garden
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 8 (44.4%) | 10 (55.6%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 26 (86.7%) | 4 (13.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 10 (62.5%) | 6 (37.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 21 (65.6%) | 11 (34.4%) |
$100,000 and over | 98 (98.0%) | 2 (2.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elk Garden
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (100.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 8 (16.7%) | 42 (87.5%) |
19 to 25 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (41.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 4 (9.8%) | 41 (100.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1 (5.0%) | 9 (45.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 4 (19.1%) | 10 (47.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 12 (100.0%) | 7 (58.3%) |
75 Years and over | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 35 (17.9%) | 141 (71.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elk Garden
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (30.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Elk Garden
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (30.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (20.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Technology Access in Elk Garden
Computing Device Access in Elk Garden
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 37 | 64.9% |
Smartphone | 54 | 94.7% |
Tablet | 39 | 68.4% |
No Computing Device | 1 | 1.8% |
Total | 57 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Elk Garden
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 37 | 64.9% |
Cellular Data Only | 15 | 26.3% |
Satellite Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
No Internet | 5 | 8.8% |
Total | 57 | 100.0% |
Elk Garden Summary
Elk Garden is a small unincorporated community located in Mineral County, West Virginia. It is situated in the Appalachian Mountains, near the border of Virginia and West Virginia. The town is located on the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River, and is surrounded by the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. The population of Elk Garden was estimated to be around 200 people in 2020.
History
Elk Garden was first settled in the late 1700s by a group of German immigrants. The town was originally known as “Garden”, but was later changed to “Elk Garden” due to the large number of elk that roamed the area. The town was officially incorporated in 1891.
In the early 1900s, Elk Garden was a thriving coal mining town. The town was home to several coal mines, including the Elk Garden Mine, which was the largest in the area. The coal industry in Elk Garden declined in the mid-1900s, and the town’s population began to decline as well.
Geography
Elk Garden is located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. The town is situated on the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River, and is surrounded by the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. The town is located at an elevation of 2,000 feet above sea level.
The climate in Elk Garden is classified as humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 40 inches.
Economy
The economy of Elk Garden is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The town is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and lodging. The town is also home to a small winery, which produces a variety of wines.
Agriculture is also an important part of the local economy. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and hay.
Demographics
The population of Elk Garden was estimated to be around 200 people in 2020. The town is predominantly white, with a small minority population. The median household income in Elk Garden is around $30,000, and the median home value is around $100,000.
Elk Garden is served by the Mineral County School District, which includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The town is also home to a public library, which offers a variety of services to the community.
Elk Garden is a small, rural community with a rich history and a strong sense of community. The town is home to a variety of businesses and attractions, and is a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Elk Garden?
Total Population of Elk Garden is 196.
What is the Total Male Population of Elk Garden?
Total Male Population of Elk Garden is 101.
What is the Total Female Population of Elk Garden?
Total Female Population of Elk Garden is 95.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Elk Garden?
There are 106.32 Males per 100 Females in Elk Garden.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Elk Garden?
There are 94.06 Females per 100 Males in Elk Garden.
What is the Median Population Age in Elk Garden?
Median Population Age in Elk Garden is 35.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Elk Garden
Average Family Size in Elk Garden is 3.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Elk Garden
Average Household Size in Elk Garden is 3.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Elk Garden?
Per Capita income in Elk Garden is $27,805.
What is the Median Family Income in Elk Garden?
Median Family Income in Elk Garden is $87,250.
What is the Median Household income in Elk Garden?
Median Household Income in Elk Garden is $78,750.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Elk Garden?
Income or Wage Gap in Elk Garden is 53.6%.
Women in Elk Garden earn 46.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Elk Garden?
Inequality or Gini Index in Elk Garden is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Elk Garden?
There are 81 People in the Labor Forcein in Elk Garden.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Elk Garden?
55.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Elk Garden.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Elk Garden?
Unemployment Rate in Elk Garden is 2.5%.