Elkview, WV

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774
TOTAL POPULATION
422
MALE POPULATION
352
FEMALE POPULATION
119.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
83.41
FEMALES / 100 MALES
56.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,055
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,949
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,115
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
54.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
46.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.27
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
386
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Elkview Zip Codes

Elkview Area Codes

Race in Elkview

The most populous races in Elkview are White / Caucasian (695 | 89.8%), Two or more Races (46 | 5.9%), and Black / African American (19 | 2.5%).
Race in Elkview
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American192.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino141.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian69589.8%
Two or more Races465.9%
Some other Race141.8%
Total774100.0%

Ancestry in Elkview

The most populous ancestries reported in Elkview are American (224 | 28.9%), German (156 | 20.2%), Irish (104 | 13.4%), English (99 | 12.8%), and Dutch (28 | 3.6%), together accounting for 78.9% of all Elkview residents.
Ancestry in Elkview
Ancestry# Population% Population
African192.5%
American22428.9%
British233.0%
Dutch283.6%
English9912.8%
French141.8%
German15620.2%
Irish10413.4%
Mexican141.8%
Subsaharan African192.5%
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Immigrants in Elkview

Immigrants in Elkview
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Elkview

Sex and Age in Elkview

The most populous age groups in Elkview are 35 to 39 Years (92 | 21.8%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (70 | 19.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Elkview
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years39 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)19 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years17 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)30 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years92 (21.8%)51 (14.5%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)20 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years31 (7.3%)49 (13.9%)
55 to 59 Years80 (19.0%)70 (19.9%)
60 to 64 Years35 (8.3%)7 (2.0%)
65 to 69 Years12 (2.8%)33 (9.4%)
70 to 74 Years53 (12.6%)20 (5.7%)
75 to 79 Years26 (6.2%)53 (15.1%)
80 to 84 Years37 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total422 (100.0%)352 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Elkview

Median Family Size in Elkview

Median Family Size in Elkview
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple183 (85.5%)2.38
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother31 (14.5%)2.26
Total Families214 (100.0%)2.36

Median Household Size in Elkview

Median Household Size in Elkview
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple183 (44.2%)2.38
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother31 (7.5%)3.13
Non-family200 (48.3%)1.21
Total Households414 (100.0%)1.87

Household Size by Marriage Status in Elkview

Out of a total of 414 households in Elkview, 214 (51.7%) are family households, while 200 (48.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 140, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 155.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Elkview
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-155 (37.4%)
2-Person Households140 (33.8%)45 (10.9%)
3-Person Households54 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households20 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total214 (51.7%)200 (48.3%)

Female Fertility in Elkview

Fertility by Age in Elkview

Average fertility rate in Elkview is 307.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 437.0 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 Elkview
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 years31 (100.0%)437.0
Total31 (100.0%)307.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elkview

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elkview
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Elkview

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Elkview
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 Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree31 (100.0%)1,000.0
Total31 (100.0%)307.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elkview

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elkview
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)

Income in Elkview

Income Overview in Elkview

Per Capita Income in Elkview is $37,055, while median incomes of families and households are $82,949 and $70,115 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income774$37,055
Median Family Income214$82,949
Mean Family Income214$80,178
Median Household Income414$70,115
Mean Household Income414$69,043
Income Deficit214$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)77454.02%
Wage / Income Gap ($)77445.98¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7740.27

Earnings by Sex in Elkview

Average Earnings in Elkview are $42,230, $70,769 for men and $32,542 for women, a difference of 54.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Elkview
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male174 (41.9%)$70,769
Female241 (58.1%)$32,542
Total415 (100.0%)$42,230

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elkview

The most common earnings brackets in Elkview are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (65 | 37.4%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (51 | 21.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elkview
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)14 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)7 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)29 (12.0%)
$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%)42 (17.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99912 (6.9%)28 (11.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)30 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)51 (21.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99955 (31.6%)20 (8.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99965 (37.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99942 (24.1%)20 (8.3%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total174 (100.0%)241 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elkview

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elkview
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$70,558$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$70,769$32,542

Family Income in Elkview

Family Income Brackets in Elkview

According to the Elkview family income data, there are 63 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Elkview
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992310.7%
$35,000 to $49,9994320.1%
$50,000 to $74,9993415.9%
$75,000 to $99,9995123.8%
$100,000 to $149,9996329.4%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elkview

2-person families (171 | 79.9%) account for the highest median family income in Elkview with $64,792 per family, while 2-person families (171 | 79.9%) have the highest median income of $32,396 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elkview
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families171 (79.9%)$64,792
3-Person Families23 (10.7%)$0
4-Person Families20 (9.3%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total214 (100.0%)$82,949

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elkview

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elkview
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners49 (22.9%)$47,813
1 Earner96 (44.9%)$82,692
2 Earners46 (21.5%)$117,125
3+ Earners23 (10.7%)$0
Total214 (100.0%)$82,949

Household Income in Elkview

Household Income Brackets in Elkview

With 164 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Elkview, accounting for 39.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Elkview
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999317.5%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9996215.0%
$35,000 to $49,999122.9%
$50,000 to $74,99916439.6%
$75,000 to $99,9998219.8%
$100,000 to $149,9996315.2%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Elkview

The median household income in Elkview is $70,115, with the highest median household income of $71,423 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 136 households (32.9%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Elkview
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years136 (32.9%)$71,423
45 to 64 Years129 (31.2%)$63,990
65+ Years149 (36.0%)$51,652
Total414 (100.0%)$70,115

Poverty in Elkview

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkview

With 2.4% poverty level for males and 6.0% for females among the residents of Elkview, 55 to 64 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (8.7%) and 21 females (39.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkview
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%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years10 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)21 (39.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (2.4%)21 (6.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elkview

According to the poverty statistics in Elkview, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 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 Elkview
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years17 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
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%)30 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years92 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years31 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years105 (91.3%)77 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years65 (100.0%)32 (60.4%)
75 Years and over63 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)
Total412 (97.6%)331 (94.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elkview

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elkview
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elkview

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elkview
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 Elkview

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

Employment by Class of Employer in Elkview

Among the 386 employed individuals in Elkview, private company employees (89 | 23.1%), state government employees (81 | 21.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (65 | 16.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Elkview
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees8923.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)389.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6516.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations5915.3%
Local Government Employees318.0%
State Government Employees8121.0%
Federal Government Employees236.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total386100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Elkview

Employment Status by Age in Elkview
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years136 (83.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years51 (63.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years111 (74.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years32 (76.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total386 (55.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elkview

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elkview
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma158 (76.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree71 (55.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total360 (77.4%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Elkview

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elkview are Community & Social Service (76 | 19.7%), Business & Financial (48 | 12.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (42 | 10.9%), Architecture & Engineering (42 | 10.9%), and Management (39 | 10.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Elkview

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elkview, the most male-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Management (48.7%), and Community & Social Service (40.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Elkview
OccupationMaleFemale
Management19 (48.7%)20 (51.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 31 (40.8%)45 (59.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)50 (24.4%)155 (75.6%)
Total (Overall)174 (45.1%)212 (54.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Elkview are , and Healthcare Support (30 | 7.8%).
Services Occupations in Elkview

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Elkview
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
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 & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)174 (45.1%)212 (54.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Elkview are Sales & Related (29 | 7.5%), and Office & Administration (27 | 7.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Elkview

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Elkview
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Total (Category)29 (51.8%)27 (48.2%)
Total (Overall)174 (45.1%)212 (54.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Elkview are , and Construction & Extraction (12 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Elkview

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Elkview
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)174 (45.1%)212 (54.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Elkview are , and Transportation (83 | 21.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Elkview

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Elkview
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)174 (45.1%)212 (54.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Elkview

Employment Industries in Elkview

The major employment industries in Elkview include Public Administration (81 | 21.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (65 | 16.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (61 | 15.8%), Finance & Insurance (48 | 12.4%), and Educational Services (31 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Elkview

Employment Industries by Sex in Elkview

The Elkview industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Elkview
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade23 (76.7%)7 (23.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration19 (23.5%)62 (76.5%)
Total174 (45.1%)212 (54.9%)

Education in Elkview

School Enrollment in Elkview

The most common levels of schooling among the 66 students in Elkview are college / undergraduate (30 | 45.5%), elementary school (19 | 28.8%), and middle school (17 | 25.8%).
School Enrollment in Elkview
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School1928.8%
Middle School1725.8%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate3045.5%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total66100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elkview

Out of a total of 66 students who are enrolled in schools in Elkview, 36 (54.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 30 (45.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 19 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 30 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elkview
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (45.5%)36 (54.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elkview

Science & technology (73 | 47.1%), arts & humanities (31 | 20.0%), visual & performing arts (20 | 12.9%), communications (19 | 12.3%), and literature & languages (12 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 155 individuals in Elkview who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elkview
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 & Technology7347.1%
Business00.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages127.7%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts2012.9%
Communications1912.3%
Arts & Humanities3120.0%
Total155100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Elkview

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elkview

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Elkview are males with 1 vehicle (71, accounting for 40.8%) and females with 1 vehicle (27, making up 33.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elkview
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)56 (26.4%)
1 Vehicle71 (40.8%)27 (12.7%)
2 Vehicles49 (28.2%)71 (33.5%)
3 Vehicles31 (17.8%)28 (13.2%)
4 Vehicles23 (13.2%)30 (14.1%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total174 (100.0%)212 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Elkview

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Elkview are 30 to 34 minutes (107 commuters, 31.4%), 45 to 59 minutes (65 commuters, 19.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (43 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Elkview
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes319.1%
10 to 14 Minutes185.3%
15 to 19 Minutes4011.7%
20 to 24 Minutes4312.6%
25 to 29 Minutes3710.8%
30 to 34 Minutes10731.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes6519.1%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Elkview

The most common commute times in Elkview are 45 to 59 minutes (65 commuters, 37.4%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (70 commuters, 41.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Elkview
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes31 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes18 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)40 (23.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes23 (13.2%)20 (12.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)37 (22.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes37 (21.3%)70 (41.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes65 (37.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elkview

The most frequent times of departure to work in Elkview are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (65, 37.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (60, 35.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elkview
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)30 (18.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM35 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM31 (17.8%)42 (25.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6 (3.5%)60 (35.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM65 (37.4%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (4.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM37 (21.3%)28 (16.8%)
Total174 (100.0%)167 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Elkview

Occupancy by Ownership in Elkview

Of the total 414 dwellings in Elkview, owner-occupied units account for 359 (86.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 55 (13.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Elkview
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units35986.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5513.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units414100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Elkview

Occupancy by Household Size in Elkview
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household15537.4%
2-Person Household18544.7%
3-Person Household5413.0%
4+ Person Household204.8%
Total Housing Units414100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elkview

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elkview
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household145 (93.5%)10 (6.5%)
2-Person Household171 (92.4%)14 (7.6%)
3-Person Household23 (42.6%)31 (57.4%)
4+ Person Household20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units359 (86.7%)55 (13.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elkview

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elkview
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma191 (88.8%)24 (11.2%)
College/Associate Degree94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher51 (62.2%)31 (37.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elkview

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elkview
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years00.0%
35 to 44 Years13632.9%
45 to 54 Years5112.3%
55 to 64 Years7818.8%
65 to 74 Years7217.4%
75 to 84 Years7718.6%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total414100.0%

Housing Finances in Elkview

Median Income by Occupancy in Elkview

Median Income by Occupancy in Elkview
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied359 (86.7%)$71,173
Renter-Occupied55 (13.3%)$63,911
Average414 (100.0%)$70,115

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elkview

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elkview
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99921 (5.9%)10 (18.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99962 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999119 (33.2%)45 (81.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99982 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99963 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total359 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elkview

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elkview
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30014 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499136 (37.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79998 (27.3%)10 (18.2%)
$800 to $99940 (11.1%)31 (56.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49971 (19.8%)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%)
Total359 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Elkview

Housing Structures in Elkview

Housing Structures in Elkview
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached32578.5%
Single Unit, Attached143.4%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other7518.1%
Total414100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elkview

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elkview
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached280 (86.2%)45 (13.9%)
Single Unit, Attached14 (100.0%)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 / Other65 (86.7%)10 (13.3%)
Total359 (86.7%)55 (13.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elkview

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elkview
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms171 (47.6%)55 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms125 (34.8%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms63 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total359 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elkview

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elkview
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas153 (42.6%)10 (18.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity206 (57.4%)45 (81.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total359 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Elkview

Household Vehicle Usage in Elkview
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle39 (10.9%)14 (25.5%)
1 Vehicle153 (42.6%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles101 (28.1%)41 (74.6%)
3 or more Vehicles66 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total359 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Elkview

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Elkview

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units227132
Median Property Value$103,500$121,100
Median Household Income$71,712$0
Monthly Housing Costs$439$0
Real Estate Taxes$703$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elkview

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elkview
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00065 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99943 (18.9%)39 (29.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999119 (52.4%)93 (70.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)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%)
Total227 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elkview

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elkview
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99923 (10.1%)21 (15.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (5.3%)39 (29.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99999 (43.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99970 (30.8%)20 (15.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99923 (10.1%)12 (9.1%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)40 (30.3%)
Total227 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elkview

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elkview
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x170 (74.9%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x6 (2.6%)52 (39.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x14 (6.2%)20 (15.1%)
4.0x or more37 (16.3%)39 (29.5%)
Total227 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elkview

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elkview
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800111 (48.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49920 (8.8%)71 (53.8%)
$800 to $1,49931 (13.7%)61 (46.2%)
Total227 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Elkview

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkview

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkview
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years105 (64.4%)58 (35.6%)
45 to 54 Years80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years192 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total716 (92.5%)58 (7.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elkview

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elkview
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elkview

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elkview
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00031 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999220 (79.1%)58 (20.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkview

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elkview
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 639 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)105 (64.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years49 (25.5%)143 (74.5%)
65 to 74 Years118 (100.0%)98 (83.1%)
75 Years and over104 (89.7%)52 (44.8%)
Total310 (40.1%)544 (70.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elkview

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elkview
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%)30 (100.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)20 (37.7%)
75 Years and over28 (44.4%)27 (50.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Elkview

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Elkview: <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 over14 (22.2%)14 (26.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Elkview: <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%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Elkview: <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%)20 (37.7%)
75 Years and over14 (22.2%)13 (24.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Elkview: <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 Years10 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Elkview: <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%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (22.2%)13 (24.5%)

Technology Access in Elkview

Computing Device Access in Elkview

Computing Device Access in Elkview
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop30974.6%
Smartphone29471.0%
Tablet27165.5%
No Computing Device7217.4%
Total414100.0%

Internet Access in Elkview

Internet Access in Elkview
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet143.4%
Broadband Home29972.2%
Cellular Data Only7818.8%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet235.6%
Total414100.0%

Elkview Summary

Elkview is an unincorporated community located in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It is situated along the Elk River, approximately 10 miles east of Charleston, the state capital. The population of Elkview was 1,845 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Elkview was first settled in the late 1700s by a group of German immigrants. The town was originally known as “Elk Lick”, named after the nearby Elk River. In 1845, the town was renamed “Elkview”.
The town was a major coal mining center in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Elkview Coal Company was established in 1891 and operated until the 1950s. The coal industry was the primary source of employment for the town’s residents.

Geography

Elkview is located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. The town is situated along the Elk River, approximately 10 miles east of Charleston, the state capital. The town is located at an elevation of 1,000 feet above sea level.
The climate in Elkview is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters. The average annual temperature is 54°F, with an average high of 73°F in July and an average low of 34°F in January.

Economy

The economy of Elkview is largely based on the coal industry. The town is home to several coal mines, including the Elkview Coal Company, which was established in 1891 and operated until the 1950s.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, convenience stores, and gas stations. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Elkview was 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 0.3% from other races.
The median household income in Elkview was $30,938, and the median family income was $37,813. The per capita income was $17,845. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Elkview is an unincorporated community located in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It is situated along the Elk River, approximately 10 miles east of Charleston, the state capital. The population of Elkview was 1,845 at the 2010 census. The economy of Elkview is largely based on the coal industry, and the town is also home to several small businesses and manufacturing companies. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 0.3% from other races. The median household income in Elkview was $30,938, and the median family income was $37,813. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Elkview?
Total Population of Elkview is 774.
What is the Total Male Population of Elkview?
Total Male Population of Elkview is 422.
What is the Total Female Population of Elkview?
Total Female Population of Elkview is 352.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Elkview?
There are 119.89 Males per 100 Females in Elkview.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Elkview?
There are 83.41 Females per 100 Males in Elkview.
What is the Median Population Age in Elkview?
Median Population Age in Elkview is 56.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Elkview
Average Family Size in Elkview is 2.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Elkview
Average Household Size in Elkview is 1.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Elkview?
Per Capita income in Elkview is $37,055.
What is the Median Family Income in Elkview?
Median Family Income in Elkview is $82,949.
What is the Median Household income in Elkview?
Median Household Income in Elkview is $70,115.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Elkview?
Income or Wage Gap in Elkview is 54.0%.
Women in Elkview earn 46.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Elkview?
Inequality or Gini Index in Elkview is 0.27.
How Large is the Labor Force in Elkview?
There are 386 People in the Labor Forcein in Elkview.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Elkview?
55.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Elkview.