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

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Race in Elk Garden

The most populous races in Elk Garden are , and White / Caucasian (196 | 100.0%).
Race in Elk Garden
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian196100.0%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total196100.0%

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 in Elk Garden
Ancestry# Population% Population
English73.6%
German3417.3%
Irish136.6%
Italian199.7%
Polish5729.1%
Scotch-Irish94.6%
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Immigrants in Elk Garden

Immigrants in Elk Garden
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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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.
Sex and Age in Elk Garden
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)21 (22.1%)
10 to 14 Years3 (3.0%)2 (2.1%)
15 to 19 Years5 (5.0%)19 (20.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years6 (5.9%)5 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years4 (4.0%)11 (11.6%)
35 to 39 Years22 (21.8%)3 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Years5 (5.0%)11 (11.6%)
45 to 49 Years19 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.1%)
55 to 59 Years2 (2.0%)5 (5.3%)
60 to 64 Years10 (9.9%)4 (4.2%)
65 to 69 Years2 (2.0%)7 (7.4%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.2%)
75 to 79 Years3 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.2%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (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.
Median Family Size in Elk Garden
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple31 (68.9%)4.29
Single Male/Father4 (8.9%)3.00
Single Female/Mother10 (22.2%)3.10
Total Families45 (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.
Median Household Size in Elk Garden
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple31 (54.4%)4.29
Single Male/Father4 (7.0%)3.25
Single Female/Mother10 (17.5%)3.50
Non-family12 (21.0%)1.25
Total Households57 (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 by Marriage Status in Elk Garden
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-10 (17.5%)
2-Person Households20 (35.1%)2 (3.5%)
3-Person Households7 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households4 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households12 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total45 (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.
Female Fertility by Age in Elk Garden
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years9 (100.0%)643.0
Total9 (100.0%)184.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elk Garden

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elk Garden
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Elk Garden

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Elk Garden
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree9 (100.0%)818.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total9 (100.0%)184.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elk Garden

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elk Garden
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (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.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income196$27,805
Median Family Income45$87,250
Mean Family Income45$95,367
Median Household Income57$78,750
Mean Household Income57$84,414
Income Deficit45$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)19653.55%
Wage / Income Gap ($)19646.45¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1960.36

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%.
Earnings by Sex in Elk Garden
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male57 (68.7%)$65,938
Female26 (31.3%)$30,625
Total83 (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%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elk Garden
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9992 (3.5%)2 (7.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)2 (7.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9994 (7.0%)4 (15.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (5.3%)2 (7.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)12 (46.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9993 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9992 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)4 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9999 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9994 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+12 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (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.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elk Garden
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale 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.
Family Income Brackets in Elk Garden
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99936.7%
$25,000 to $34,99948.9%
$35,000 to $49,99948.9%
$50,000 to $74,999715.6%
$75,000 to $99,999715.6%
$100,000 to $149,999817.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991226.7%
$200,000+00.0%

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.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elk Garden
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families25 (55.6%)$60,625
3-Person Families2 (4.4%)$0
4-Person Families4 (8.9%)$0
5-Person Families12 (26.7%)$0
6-Person Families2 (4.4%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total45 (100.0%)$87,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elk Garden

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elk Garden
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3 (6.7%)$0
1 Earner21 (46.7%)$85,250
2 Earners19 (42.2%)$160,781
3+ Earners2 (4.4%)$0
Total45 (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.
Household Income Brackets in Elk Garden
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00011.8%
$10,000 to $14,99911.8%
$15,000 to $24,999610.5%
$25,000 to $34,99947.0%
$35,000 to $49,999915.8%
$50,000 to $74,999610.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991017.5%
$100,000 to $149,999814.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991221.1%
$200,000+00.0%

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.
Household Income by Householder Age in Elk Garden
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years25 (43.9%)$139,375
45 to 64 Years17 (29.8%)$43,250
65+ Years15 (26.3%)$0
Total57 (100.0%)$78,750

Poverty in Elk Garden

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elk Garden

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elk Garden
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (30.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elk Garden
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years2 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years1 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years2 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years3 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years10 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years27 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years12 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (100.0%)7 (70.0%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total101 (100.0%)91 (95.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elk Garden

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elk Garden
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elk Garden

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elk Garden
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elk Garden

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elk Garden
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (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.
Employment by Class of Employer in Elk Garden
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5573.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)45.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees56.7%
State Government Employees912.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers22.7%
Total75100.0%

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.
Employment Status by Age in Elk Garden
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4 (19.0%)2 (50.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years8 (53.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years39 (95.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years9 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years3 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years5 (35.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total81 (55.1%)2 (2.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elk Garden

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elk Garden
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma45 (63.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total75 (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 in Elk Garden

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Elk Garden
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (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 in Elk Garden

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Elk Garden
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Personal Care & Service0 (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 in Elk Garden

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Elk Garden
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (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 in Elk Garden

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Elk Garden
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (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 in Elk Garden

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Elk Garden
OccupationMaleFemale
Production29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (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 in Elk Garden

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%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Elk Garden
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade15 (78.9%)4 (21.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing7 (87.5%)1 (12.5%)
Utilities10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total53 (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 Enrollment in Elk Garden
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool24.2%
Kindergarten24.2%
Elementary School1939.6%
Middle School510.4%
High School2041.7%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total48100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elk Garden

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elk Garden
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total48 (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.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elk Garden
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education4100.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total4100.0%

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%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elk Garden
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles43 (81.1%)19 (86.4%)
3 Vehicles7 (13.2%)3 (13.6%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (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 in Elk Garden
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes45.6%
10 to 14 Minutes11.4%
15 to 19 Minutes45.6%
20 to 24 Minutes811.3%
25 to 29 Minutes68.5%
30 to 34 Minutes1723.9%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes34.2%
45 to 59 Minutes79.9%
60 to 89 Minutes1216.9%
90 or more Minutes912.7%

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 by Sex in Elk Garden
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes4 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes4 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes1 (2.0%)7 (35.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes6 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes8 (15.7%)9 (45.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes3 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes4 (7.8%)3 (15.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes12 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes9 (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 to Work by Sex in Elk Garden
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (5.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM11 (21.6%)13 (65.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)6 (30.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM30 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total51 (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 by Ownership in Elk Garden
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5698.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units57100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Elk Garden

Occupancy by Household Size in Elk Garden
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1017.5%
2-Person Household2238.6%
3-Person Household712.3%
4+ Person Household1831.6%
Total Housing Units57100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elk Garden

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elk Garden
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household9 (90.0%)1 (10.0%)
2-Person Household22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units56 (98.3%)1 (1.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elk Garden

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elk Garden
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma35 (97.2%)1 (2.8%)
College/Associate Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elk Garden

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elk Garden
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years712.3%
35 to 44 Years1831.6%
45 to 54 Years11.8%
55 to 64 Years1628.1%
65 to 74 Years1119.3%
75 to 84 Years47.0%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total57100.0%

Housing Finances in Elk Garden

Median Income by Occupancy in Elk Garden

Median Income by Occupancy in Elk Garden
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied56 (98.3%)$79,167
Renter-Occupied1 (1.8%)$0
Average57 (100.0%)$78,750

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elk Garden

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elk Garden
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9991 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9995 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9994 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9999 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9996 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9998 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more12 (21.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elk Garden

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elk Garden
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30016 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49912 (21.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7997 (12.5%)1 (100.0%)
$800 to $9997 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49914 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Elk Garden

Housing Structures in Elk Garden

Housing Structures in Elk Garden
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5494.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other35.3%
Total57100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elk Garden

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elk Garden
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached53 (98.2%)1 (1.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (98.3%)1 (1.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elk Garden

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elk Garden
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms13 (23.2%)1 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms28 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms15 (26.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elk Garden

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elk Garden
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas51 (91.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity1 (1.8%)1 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke2 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels2 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Elk Garden

Household Vehicle Usage in Elk Garden
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle14 (25.0%)1 (100.0%)
2 Vehicles32 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles8 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Elk Garden

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Elk Garden

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3323
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 by Mortgage Status in Elk Garden
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00015 (45.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99914 (42.4%)17 (73.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9992 (6.1%)6 (26.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elk Garden

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elk Garden
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9996 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9999 (27.3%)2 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9996 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (18.2%)7 (30.4%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)2 (8.7%)
Total33 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elk Garden

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elk Garden
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x23 (69.7%)160,156 (696,330.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x2 (6.1%)21 (91.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x2 (6.1%)2 (8.7%)
4.0x or more6 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elk Garden

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elk Garden
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80027 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4992 (6.1%)17 (73.9%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)6 (26.1%)
Total33 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Elk Garden

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elk Garden

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elk Garden
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
26 to 34 Years10 (41.7%)14 (58.3%)
35 to 44 Years41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years10 (50.0%)10 (50.0%)
55 to 64 Years14 (66.7%)7 (33.3%)
65 to 74 Years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total163 (83.2%)33 (16.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elk Garden

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elk Garden
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elk Garden

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elk Garden
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0008 (44.4%)10 (55.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99926 (86.7%)4 (13.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99910 (62.5%)6 (37.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (65.6%)11 (34.4%)
$100,000 and over98 (98.0%)2 (2.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elk Garden

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elk Garden
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years8 (16.7%)42 (87.5%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (41.7%)
35 to 44 Years4 (9.8%)41 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years1 (5.0%)9 (45.0%)
55 to 64 Years4 (19.1%)10 (47.6%)
65 to 74 Years12 (100.0%)7 (58.3%)
75 Years and over6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (17.9%)141 (71.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elk Garden

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elk Garden
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (30.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Elk Garden

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Elk Garden: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Elk Garden: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Elk Garden: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Elk Garden: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (30.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Elk Garden: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (20.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)

Technology Access in Elk Garden

Computing Device Access in Elk Garden

Computing Device Access in Elk Garden
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3764.9%
Smartphone5494.7%
Tablet3968.4%
No Computing Device11.8%
Total57100.0%

Internet Access in Elk Garden

Internet Access in Elk Garden
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3764.9%
Cellular Data Only1526.3%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet58.8%
Total57100.0%

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%.