Elkins, WV

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Elkins Overview

6,935
TOTAL POPULATION
3,407
MALE POPULATION
3,528
FEMALE POPULATION
96.57
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.55
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,823
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,859
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$39,875
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,417
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Elkins Zip Codes

Elkins Area Codes

Race in Elkins

The most populous races in Elkins are White / Caucasian (6,335 | 91.3%), Two or more Races (285 | 4.1%), and Black / African American (211 | 3.0%).
Race in Elkins
Race# Population% Population
Asian310.4%
Black / African American2113.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1622.3%
Native / Alaskan160.2%
White / Caucasian6,33591.3%
Two or more Races2854.1%
Some other Race570.8%
Total6,935100.0%

Ancestry in Elkins

The most populous ancestries reported in Elkins are German (1,550 | 22.4%), Irish (1,014 | 14.6%), English (659 | 9.5%), American (608 | 8.8%), and Scottish (414 | 6.0%), together accounting for 61.2% of all Elkins residents.
Ancestry in Elkins
Ancestry# Population% Population
American6088.8%
Arab110.2%
Austrian60.1%
Bhutanese60.1%
British811.2%
Central American80.1%
Central American Indian80.1%
Cherokee190.3%
Dutch590.9%
Eastern European140.2%
English6599.5%
European1331.9%
French991.4%
French Canadian110.2%
German1,55022.4%
Guatemalan80.1%
Hungarian160.2%
Indian (Asian)210.3%
Irish1,01414.6%
Italian3384.9%
Korean370.5%
Lebanese110.2%
Mexican540.8%
Northern European350.5%
Norwegian140.2%
Peruvian610.9%
Polish320.5%
Portuguese20.0%
Russian60.1%
Scandinavian120.2%
Scotch-Irish160.2%
Scottish4146.0%
South American610.9%
Spaniard70.1%
Swedish841.2%
Swiss140.2%
Welsh1011.5%
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Immigrants in Elkins

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Elkins came from Latin America (43 | 0.6%), Peru (43 | 0.6%), South America (43 | 0.6%), Europe (31 | 0.4%), and Northern Europe (22 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.6% of all Elkins residents.
Immigrants in Elkins
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia60.1%
Canada100.1%
China60.1%
Eastern Asia60.1%
England100.1%
Europe310.4%
France60.1%
Ireland30.0%
Latin America430.6%
Northern Europe220.3%
Peru430.6%
Scotland90.1%
South America430.6%
Southern Europe30.0%
Spain30.0%
Western Europe60.1%
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Sex and Age in Elkins

Sex and Age in Elkins

The most populous age groups in Elkins are 15 to 19 Years (406 | 11.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (350 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Elkins
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years152 (4.5%)272 (7.7%)
5 to 9 Years191 (5.6%)95 (2.7%)
10 to 14 Years172 (5.1%)189 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years406 (11.9%)219 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years330 (9.7%)350 (9.9%)
25 to 29 Years233 (6.8%)304 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Years104 (3.0%)161 (4.6%)
35 to 39 Years266 (7.8%)126 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Years224 (6.6%)219 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years355 (10.4%)204 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years123 (3.6%)163 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years110 (3.2%)223 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years308 (9.0%)243 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years130 (3.8%)256 (7.3%)
70 to 74 Years111 (3.3%)175 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years57 (1.7%)110 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years113 (3.3%)152 (4.3%)
85 Years and over22 (0.6%)67 (1.9%)
Total3,407 (100.0%)3,528 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Elkins

Median Family Size in Elkins

The median family size in Elkins is 3.37 persons per family, with married-couple families (875 | 64.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.6 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (148 | 10.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.68 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Elkins
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple875 (64.0%)3.60
Single Male/Father148 (10.8%)2.68
Single Female/Mother345 (25.2%)3.08
Total Families1,368 (100.0%)3.37

Median Household Size in Elkins

The median household size in Elkins is 2.36 persons per household, with married-couple households (875 | 31.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.62 persons per household. non-family households (1,390 | 50.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Elkins
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple875 (31.7%)3.62
Single Male/Father148 (5.4%)3.54
Single Female/Mother345 (12.5%)3.15
Non-family1,390 (50.4%)1.23
Total Households2,758 (100.0%)2.36

Household Size by Marriage Status in Elkins

Out of a total of 2,758 households in Elkins, 1,368 (49.6%) are family households, while 1,390 (50.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 678, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,135.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Elkins
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,135 (41.1%)
2-Person Households678 (24.6%)247 (9.0%)
3-Person Households303 (11.0%)8 (0.3%)
4-Person Households250 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households101 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households35 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,368 (49.6%)1,390 (50.4%)

Female Fertility in Elkins

Fertility by Age in Elkins

Average fertility rate in Elkins is 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 64.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Elkins
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years36 (64.3%)44.0
35 to 50 years20 (35.7%)34.0
Total56 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elkins

35.7% of women with births (56) in Elkins are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elkins
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (35.7%)36 (64.3%)

Fertility by Education in Elkins

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Elkins
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma46 (82.1%)111.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree10 (17.9%)22.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total56 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elkins

64.3% of women with births in Elkins are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 78.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elkins
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma10 (21.7%)36 (78.3%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (35.7%)36 (64.3%)

Income in Elkins

Income Overview in Elkins

Per Capita Income in Elkins is $25,823, while median incomes of families and households are $65,859 and $39,875 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,935$25,823
Median Family Income1,368$65,859
Mean Family Income1,368$81,063
Median Household Income2,758$39,875
Mean Household Income2,758$58,287
Income Deficit1,368$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,93517.74%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,93582.26¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,9350.50

Earnings by Sex in Elkins

Average Earnings in Elkins are $26,555, $29,853 for men and $24,557 for women, a difference of 17.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Elkins
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,906 (52.0%)$29,853
Female1,761 (48.0%)$24,557
Total3,667 (100.0%)$26,555

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elkins

The most common earnings brackets in Elkins are $100,000+ for men (219 | 11.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (227 | 12.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elkins
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less30 (1.6%)134 (7.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99951 (2.7%)182 (10.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499134 (7.0%)65 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99935 (1.8%)30 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49928 (1.5%)31 (1.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99926 (1.4%)120 (6.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499174 (9.1%)86 (4.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99931 (1.6%)21 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499185 (9.7%)70 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99991 (4.8%)172 (9.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999171 (9.0%)227 (12.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999102 (5.3%)153 (8.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99965 (3.4%)94 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99957 (3.0%)97 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999137 (7.2%)83 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99954 (2.8%)76 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999102 (5.3%)45 (2.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99984 (4.4%)25 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999130 (6.8%)43 (2.4%)
$100,000+219 (11.5%)7 (0.4%)
Total1,906 (100.0%)1,761 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elkins

Average earnings in Elkins are $41,961 for men and $27,114 for women, a difference of 35.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,462, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $28,063. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $34,375, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,764.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elkins
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$28,063$23,764
College or Associate's Degree$34,219$33,000
Bachelor's Degree$46,528$31,071
Graduate Degree$68,462$34,375
Total$41,961$27,114

Family Income in Elkins

Family Income Brackets in Elkins

According to the Elkins family income data, there are 248 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.1% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 36 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Elkins
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000362.6%
$10,000 to $14,999634.6%
$15,000 to $24,99916311.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991168.5%
$35,000 to $49,99919314.1%
$50,000 to $74,99920915.3%
$75,000 to $99,99917012.4%
$100,000 to $149,99924818.1%
$150,000 to $199,999967.0%
$200,000+755.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elkins

4-person families (235 | 17.2%) account for the highest median family income in Elkins with $103,040 per family, while 3-person families (243 | 17.8%) have the highest median income of $26,964 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elkins
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families773 (56.5%)$47,577
3-Person Families243 (17.8%)$80,893
4-Person Families235 (17.2%)$103,040
5-Person Families81 (5.9%)$0
6-Person Families1 (0.1%)$0
7+ Person Families35 (2.6%)$0
Total1,368 (100.0%)$65,859

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elkins

The median family income in Elkins is $65,859, with families comprising 2 earners (402) having the highest median family income of $109,643, while families with no earners (303) have the lowest median family income of $32,452, accounting for 29.4% and 22.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Elkins
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners303 (22.2%)$32,452
1 Earner419 (30.6%)$37,031
2 Earners402 (29.4%)$109,643
3+ Earners244 (17.8%)$86,250
Total1,368 (100.0%)$65,859

Household Income in Elkins

Household Income Brackets in Elkins

With 535 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Elkins, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 74 households (2.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Elkins
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002348.5%
$10,000 to $14,99929210.6%
$15,000 to $24,99953519.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991967.1%
$35,000 to $49,99938313.9%
$50,000 to $74,99931211.3%
$75,000 to $99,99931711.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992659.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991495.4%
$200,000+742.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Elkins

The median household income in Elkins is $39,875, with the highest median household income of $65,164 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 755 households (27.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $25,147, with 148 households (5.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Elkins
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years148 (5.4%)$25,147
25 to 44 Years755 (27.4%)$65,164
45 to 64 Years974 (35.3%)$35,875
65+ Years881 (31.9%)$30,551
Total2,758 (100.0%)$39,875

Poverty in Elkins

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkins

With 10.7% poverty level for males and 23.1% for females among the residents of Elkins, 65 to 74 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 68 males (28.2%) and 34 females (47.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkins
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)121 (46.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years8 (3.0%)34 (47.9%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)10 (5.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years50 (15.1%)72 (22.9%)
25 to 34 Years44 (13.1%)133 (28.6%)
35 to 44 Years88 (18.0%)48 (13.9%)
45 to 54 Years38 (8.0%)109 (29.7%)
55 to 64 Years30 (7.2%)155 (33.3%)
65 to 74 Years68 (28.2%)56 (13.0%)
75 Years and over10 (5.2%)38 (11.6%)
Total336 (10.7%)776 (23.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkins

According to the poverty statistics in Elkins, 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 Elkins
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years152 (100.0%)139 (53.5%)
5 Years10 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years262 (97.0%)37 (52.1%)
12 to 14 Years66 (100.0%)173 (94.5%)
15 Years91 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years63 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years281 (84.9%)242 (77.1%)
25 to 34 Years293 (86.9%)332 (71.4%)
35 to 44 Years402 (82.0%)297 (86.1%)
45 to 54 Years440 (92.0%)258 (70.3%)
55 to 64 Years388 (92.8%)311 (66.7%)
65 to 74 Years173 (71.8%)375 (87.0%)
75 Years and over182 (94.8%)291 (88.4%)
Total2,803 (89.3%)2,577 (76.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elkins

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elkins
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children460 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children379 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total875 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elkins

According to the poverty data in Elkins, 25.0% or 37 single-father households and 38.0% or 131 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (26.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 91 households (45.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elkins
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children23 (26.1%)40 (28.0%)
1 or 2 Children14 (23.3%)91 (45.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total37 (25.0%)131 (38.0%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elkins
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)63 (27.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)105 (40.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)168 (34.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Elkins

Employment by Class of Employer in Elkins

Among the 3,016 employed individuals in Elkins, private company employees (1,902 | 63.1%), not-for-profit organizations (385 | 12.8%), and local government employees (264 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Elkins
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,90263.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)120.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1023.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations38512.8%
Local Government Employees2648.7%
State Government Employees2207.3%
Federal Government Employees1314.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,016100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Elkins

According to the labor force statistics for Elkins, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,763), 59.3% or 3,417 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.2% or 383 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 80.0% or 544 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 29.4% or 193 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Elkins
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years182 (34.7%)29 (15.9%)
20 to 24 Years544 (80.0%)65 (11.9%)
25 to 29 Years426 (79.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years209 (78.9%)28 (13.4%)
35 to 44 Years655 (78.4%)193 (29.4%)
45 to 54 Years670 (79.3%)19 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years250 (75.1%)21 (8.4%)
60 to 64 Years292 (53.0%)31 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years174 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over18 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,417 (59.3%)383 (11.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elkins

According to labor force statistics for Elkins, 74.3% of individuals (2,501) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,366) are in the labor force, with 11.6% or 290 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.5% or 919 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 65.8% or 100 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elkins
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School152 (61.8%)162 (65.8%)
High School Diploma970 (65.6%)223 (15.1%)
College / Associate Degree461 (71.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher919 (92.5%)47 (4.7%)
Total2,501 (74.3%)390 (11.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Elkins

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elkins are Management (443 | 14.6%), Community & Social Service (316 | 10.4%), Education Instruction & Library (155 | 5.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (148 | 4.9%), and Health Technologists (95 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Elkins

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elkins, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (93.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (90.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Elkins
OccupationMaleFemale
Management257 (58.0%)186 (42.0%)
Business & Financial18 (26.5%)50 (73.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science41 (93.2%)3 (6.8%)
Computers & Mathematics30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 102 (32.3%)214 (67.7%)
Education, Arts & Media24 (29.6%)57 (70.4%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library70 (45.2%)85 (54.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment8 (10.0%)72 (90.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating32 (21.6%)116 (78.4%)
Health Technologists32 (33.7%)63 (66.3%)
Total (Category)450 (44.2%)569 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)1,607 (53.1%)1,421 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Elkins are Food Preparation & Serving (268 | 8.8%), Personal Care & Service (120 | 4.0%), Healthcare Support (80 | 2.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (74 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (37 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Elkins

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Elkins, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (62.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (56.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Elkins
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
Security & Protection23 (62.2%)14 (37.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (30.0%)14 (70.0%)
Law Enforcement17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving140 (52.2%)128 (47.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance42 (56.8%)32 (43.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)120 (100.0%)
Total (Category)205 (35.4%)374 (64.6%)
Total (Overall)1,607 (53.1%)1,421 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Elkins are Office & Administration (397 | 13.1%), and Sales & Related (331 | 10.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Elkins

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Elkins
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related168 (50.8%)163 (49.2%)
Office & Administration134 (33.8%)263 (66.2%)
Total (Category)302 (41.5%)426 (58.5%)
Total (Overall)1,607 (53.1%)1,421 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Elkins are Construction & Extraction (199 | 6.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (56 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Elkins

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Elkins
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction199 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,607 (53.1%)1,421 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Elkins are Production (181 | 6.0%), Transportation (162 | 5.3%), and Material Moving (104 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Elkins

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Elkins
OccupationMaleFemale
Production153 (84.5%)28 (15.5%)
Transportation162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving80 (76.9%)24 (23.1%)
Total (Category)395 (88.4%)52 (11.6%)
Total (Overall)1,607 (53.1%)1,421 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Elkins

Employment Industries in Elkins

The major employment industries in Elkins include Health Care & Social Assistance (455 | 15.0%), Educational Services (356 | 11.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (288 | 9.5%), Retail Trade (278 | 9.2%), and Public Administration (244 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Elkins

Employment Industries by Sex in Elkins

The Elkins industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (93.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (81.8%), and Administrative & Support (61.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Elkins
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting7 (70.0%)3 (30.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing192 (87.3%)28 (12.7%)
Wholesale Trade21 (55.3%)17 (44.7%)
Retail Trade114 (41.0%)164 (59.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing146 (74.9%)49 (25.1%)
Utilities17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance98 (62.8%)58 (37.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing54 (74.0%)19 (26.0%)
Professional & Scientific73 (43.7%)94 (56.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support21 (38.2%)34 (61.8%)
Educational Services200 (56.2%)156 (43.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance83 (18.2%)372 (81.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation8 (6.8%)109 (93.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services191 (66.3%)97 (33.7%)
Public Administration112 (45.9%)132 (54.1%)
Total1,607 (53.1%)1,421 (46.9%)

Education in Elkins

School Enrollment in Elkins

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,583 students in Elkins are college / undergraduate (545 | 34.4%), elementary school (311 | 19.7%), and high school (303 | 19.1%).
School Enrollment in Elkins
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool603.8%
Kindergarten442.8%
Elementary School31119.7%
Middle School26917.0%
High School30319.1%
College / Undergraduate54534.4%
Graduate / Professional513.2%
Total1,583100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elkins

Out of a total of 1,583 students who are enrolled in schools in Elkins, 400 (25.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,183 (74.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 42 (63.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 249 (96.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elkins
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds31 (62.0%)19 (38.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old234 (81.8%)52 (18.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds295 (81.7%)66 (18.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds249 (96.5%)9 (3.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds229 (64.9%)124 (35.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds111 (56.1%)87 (43.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds24 (36.4%)42 (63.6%)
35 Years and over10 (90.9%)1 (9.1%)
Total1,183 (74.7%)400 (25.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elkins

Business (337 | 26.3%), visual & performing arts (149 | 11.6%), science & technology (133 | 10.4%), education (126 | 9.8%), and social sciences (113 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,280 individuals in Elkins who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elkins
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1017.9%
Physical & Health Sciences312.4%
Psychology695.4%
Social Sciences1138.8%
Engineering251.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies201.6%
Science & Technology13310.4%
Business33726.3%
Education1269.8%
Literature & Languages181.4%
Liberal Arts & History453.5%
Visual & Performing Arts14911.6%
Communications403.1%
Arts & Humanities735.7%
Total1,280100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Elkins

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elkins

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Elkins are males with 2 vehicles (942, accounting for 59.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (748, making up 69.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elkins
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle89 (5.6%)31 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle251 (15.9%)292 (21.5%)
2 Vehicles942 (59.5%)748 (55.0%)
3 Vehicles253 (16.0%)266 (19.6%)
4 Vehicles48 (3.0%)23 (1.7%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,583 (100.0%)1,360 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Elkins

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Elkins are 5 to 9 minutes (1,286 commuters, 44.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (387 commuters, 13.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (385 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time in Elkins
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes37513.0%
5 to 9 Minutes1,28644.5%
10 to 14 Minutes38713.4%
15 to 19 Minutes38513.3%
20 to 24 Minutes1224.2%
25 to 29 Minutes371.3%
30 to 34 Minutes652.2%
35 to 39 Minutes200.7%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes802.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1123.9%
90 or more Minutes240.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Elkins

The most common commute times in Elkins are 5 to 9 minutes (594 commuters, 38.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (692 commuters, 51.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Elkins
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes129 (8.3%)246 (18.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes594 (38.2%)692 (51.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes212 (13.6%)175 (13.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes284 (18.2%)101 (7.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes62 (4.0%)60 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes29 (1.9%)8 (0.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes54 (3.5%)11 (0.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes8 (0.5%)12 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes73 (4.7%)7 (0.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes96 (6.2%)16 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes16 (1.0%)8 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elkins

The most frequent times of departure to work in Elkins are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (288, 18.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (472, 35.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elkins
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM161 (10.3%)14 (1.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM50 (3.2%)30 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM133 (8.5%)90 (6.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM118 (7.6%)17 (1.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM112 (7.2%)129 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM54 (3.5%)72 (5.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM288 (18.5%)472 (35.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM195 (12.5%)146 (10.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM56 (3.6%)64 (4.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM46 (2.9%)116 (8.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM84 (5.4%)18 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM56 (3.6%)101 (7.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM204 (13.1%)67 (5.0%)
Total1,557 (100.0%)1,336 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Elkins

Occupancy by Ownership in Elkins

Of the total 2,758 dwellings in Elkins, owner-occupied units account for 1,623 (58.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,135 (41.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Elkins
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,62358.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,13541.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,758100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Elkins

Occupancy by Household Size in Elkins
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,13541.1%
2-Person Household92533.5%
3-Person Household31111.3%
4+ Person Household38714.0%
Total Housing Units2,758100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elkins

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elkins
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household477 (42.0%)658 (58.0%)
2-Person Household581 (62.8%)344 (37.2%)
3-Person Household212 (68.2%)99 (31.8%)
4+ Person Household353 (91.2%)34 (8.8%)
Total Housing Units1,623 (58.9%)1,135 (41.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elkins

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elkins
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School104 (41.1%)149 (58.9%)
High School Diploma550 (53.1%)486 (46.9%)
College/Associate Degree403 (60.4%)264 (39.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher566 (70.6%)236 (29.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elkins

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elkins
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years48717.7%
35 to 44 Years41615.1%
45 to 54 Years44516.1%
55 to 64 Years52919.2%
65 to 74 Years49517.9%
75 to 84 Years30711.1%
85 Years and Over792.9%
Total2,758100.0%

Housing Finances in Elkins

Median Income by Occupancy in Elkins

Median Income by Occupancy in Elkins
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,623 (58.9%)$58,750
Renter-Occupied1,135 (41.1%)$17,450
Average2,758 (100.0%)$39,875

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elkins

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elkins
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00015 (0.9%)154 (13.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99928 (1.7%)37 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99988 (5.4%)205 (18.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999106 (6.5%)232 (20.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999128 (7.9%)70 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99994 (5.8%)101 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999256 (15.8%)126 (11.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999216 (13.3%)95 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999280 (17.2%)38 (3.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999246 (15.2%)20 (1.8%)
$150,000 or more166 (10.2%)57 (5.0%)
Total1,623 (100.0%)1,135 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elkins

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elkins
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300261 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499471 (29.0%)77 (6.8%)
$500 to $799273 (16.8%)411 (36.2%)
$800 to $999154 (9.5%)160 (14.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499339 (20.9%)338 (29.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99967 (4.1%)6 (0.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49934 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more24 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,623 (100.0%)1,135 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Elkins

Housing Structures in Elkins

Housing Structures in Elkins
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,99172.2%
Single Unit, Attached1354.9%
2 Unit Apartments1013.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2579.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1284.6%
10 or more Apartments863.1%
Mobile Home / Other602.2%
Total2,758100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elkins

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elkins
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,509 (75.8%)482 (24.2%)
Single Unit, Attached54 (40.0%)81 (60.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)101 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)257 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)128 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)86 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,623 (58.9%)1,135 (41.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elkins

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elkins
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)35 (3.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms61 (3.8%)197 (17.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms435 (26.8%)580 (51.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms648 (39.9%)218 (19.2%)
8 or more Rooms479 (29.5%)105 (9.2%)
Total1,623 (100.0%)1,135 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elkins

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elkins
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,095 (67.5%)546 (48.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas45 (2.8%)16 (1.4%)
Electricity466 (28.7%)553 (48.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene8 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels9 (0.5%)20 (1.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,623 (100.0%)1,135 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Elkins

Household Vehicle Usage in Elkins
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle82 (5.1%)432 (38.1%)
1 Vehicle532 (32.8%)440 (38.8%)
2 Vehicles791 (48.7%)249 (21.9%)
3 or more Vehicles218 (13.4%)14 (1.2%)
Total1,623 (100.0%)1,135 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Elkins

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Elkins

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units776847
Median Property Value$112,400$150,100
Median Household Income$32,308$129
Monthly Housing Costs$359$24
Real Estate Taxes$571$19

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elkins

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elkins
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000140 (18.0%)61 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999176 (22.7%)207 (24.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999433 (55.8%)510 (60.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99922 (2.8%)18 (2.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)51 (6.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more5 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total776 (100.0%)847 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elkins

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elkins
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00035 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999295 (38.0%)8 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99977 (9.9%)27 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999108 (13.9%)17 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99966 (8.5%)148 (17.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99977 (9.9%)150 (17.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99981 (10.4%)203 (24.0%)
$150,000 or more37 (4.8%)165 (19.5%)
Total776 (100.0%)847 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elkins

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elkins
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x315 (40.6%)80,893 (9,550.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x65 (8.4%)459 (54.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x112 (14.4%)223 (26.3%)
4.0x or more278 (35.8%)77 (9.1%)
Total776 (100.0%)847 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elkins

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elkins
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800488 (62.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499155 (20.0%)459 (54.2%)
$800 to $1,49914 (1.8%)278 (32.8%)
Total776 (100.0%)847 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Elkins

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkins

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkins
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years466 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years950 (99.0%)10 (1.0%)
19 to 25 Years999 (91.2%)96 (8.8%)
26 to 34 Years601 (93.2%)44 (6.8%)
35 to 44 Years624 (75.5%)202 (24.5%)
45 to 54 Years783 (92.7%)62 (7.3%)
55 to 64 Years842 (95.3%)42 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years665 (99.0%)7 (1.0%)
75 Years and older521 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,451 (93.3%)463 (6.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elkins

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elkins
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born466 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen950 (99.0%)10 (1.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen999 (91.2%)96 (8.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elkins

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elkins
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,375 (88.4%)180 (11.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,295 (97.2%)37 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999687 (79.6%)176 (20.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999822 (95.9%)35 (4.1%)
$100,000 and over1,875 (99.6%)7 (0.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkins

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkins
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6293 (62.9%)210 (45.1%)
6 to 18 Years514 (53.5%)585 (60.9%)
19 to 25 Years98 (8.9%)915 (83.6%)
25 to 34 Years231 (35.8%)377 (58.5%)
35 to 44 Years216 (26.2%)434 (52.5%)
45 to 54 Years284 (33.6%)510 (60.4%)
55 to 64 Years423 (47.8%)435 (49.2%)
65 to 74 Years665 (99.0%)372 (55.4%)
75 Years and over521 (100.0%)273 (52.4%)
Total3,245 (46.9%)4,111 (59.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elkins

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elkins
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years34 (6.6%)56 (14.9%)
18 to 34 Years24 (2.6%)32 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years222 (16.1%)129 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years62 (25.7%)68 (15.8%)
75 Years and over58 (30.2%)152 (46.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Elkins

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Elkins: <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 Years38 (2.8%)7 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years43 (17.8%)21 (4.9%)
75 Years and over40 (20.8%)79 (24.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Elkins: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years14 (2.7%)44 (11.7%)
18 to 34 Years14 (1.5%)3 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years43 (3.1%)40 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years8 (3.3%)19 (4.4%)
75 Years and over18 (9.4%)39 (11.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Elkins: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (2.3%)46 (12.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years27 (2.0%)49 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years8 (3.3%)9 (2.1%)
75 Years and over9 (4.7%)7 (2.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Elkins: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (0.9%)15 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years140 (10.2%)65 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years19 (7.9%)68 (15.8%)
75 Years and over26 (13.5%)101 (30.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Elkins: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)34 (9.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years61 (4.4%)22 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)31 (7.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)35 (10.6%)

Technology Access in Elkins

Computing Device Access in Elkins

Computing Device Access in Elkins
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,69161.3%
Smartphone1,89068.5%
Tablet1,43852.1%
No Computing Device44816.2%
Total2,758100.0%

Internet Access in Elkins

Internet Access in Elkins
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,76363.9%
Cellular Data Only2679.7%
Satellite Internet1425.1%
No Internet63723.1%
Total2,758100.0%

Elkins Summary

Elkins, West Virginia is a small city located in the Appalachian Mountains of Randolph County. It is the county seat and the largest city in Randolph County. The city was founded in 1890 and named after Stephen Benton Elkins, a U.S. Senator from West Virginia. Elkins is located in the Tygart Valley River Valley, which is part of the Monongahela River watershed. The city is situated at the intersection of U.S. Route 33 and U.S. Route 219.

History

The area that is now Elkins was originally inhabited by Native Americans, including the Monongahela and Shawnee tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s. The town of Elkins was founded in 1890 by Senator Stephen Benton Elkins and his brother-in-law, Henry Gassaway Davis. The two men purchased the land and developed it into a railroad town. The town was named after Senator Elkins and was incorporated in 1894.
The railroad was a major factor in the growth of Elkins. It allowed the city to become a major hub for the timber and coal industries. The railroad also allowed the city to become a major tourist destination. The city was home to several resorts, including the Elkins Inn and the Elkins Hotel.
The city was also home to several educational institutions, including Davis and Elkins College, which was founded in 1904. The college is still in operation today and is one of the oldest private colleges in West Virginia.

Geography

Elkins is located in the Appalachian Mountains of Randolph County. The city is situated at the intersection of U.S. Route 33 and U.S. Route 219. The city is located in the Tygart Valley River Valley, which is part of the Monongahela River watershed. The city is surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest and is located near the Cheat River.
The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city has an elevation of 2,072 feet above sea level. The climate in Elkins is classified as humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

The economy of Elkins is largely based on tourism and the timber and coal industries. The city is home to several tourist attractions, including the Elkins Inn and the Elkins Hotel. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Elkins Manufacturing Company, which produces furniture and other wood products.
The city is also home to several educational institutions, including Davis and Elkins College. The college is a major employer in the city and provides jobs for many of the city’s residents.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Elkins was 7,094. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.
The median household income in Elkins was $30,938, and the median family income was $41,944. The per capita income in Elkins was $17,945. About 16.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Elkins?
Total Population of Elkins is 6,935.
What is the Total Male Population of Elkins?
Total Male Population of Elkins is 3,407.
What is the Total Female Population of Elkins?
Total Female Population of Elkins is 3,528.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Elkins?
There are 96.57 Males per 100 Females in Elkins.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Elkins?
There are 103.55 Females per 100 Males in Elkins.
What is the Median Population Age in Elkins?
Median Population Age in Elkins is 38.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Elkins
Average Family Size in Elkins is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Elkins
Average Household Size in Elkins is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Elkins?
Per Capita income in Elkins is $25,823.
What is the Median Family Income in Elkins?
Median Family Income in Elkins is $65,859.
What is the Median Household income in Elkins?
Median Household Income in Elkins is $39,875.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Elkins?
Income or Wage Gap in Elkins is 17.7%.
Women in Elkins earn 82.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Elkins?
Inequality or Gini Index in Elkins is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Elkins?
There are 3,417 People in the Labor Forcein in Elkins.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Elkins?
59.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Elkins.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Elkins?
Unemployment Rate in Elkins is 11.2%.