Elkins, WV

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

27,782

0.796% 1-year decline

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

44.2

0.897% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

14.7%

4.92% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$55,057

7.56% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$137,800

7.07% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

10,834

2.01% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Elkins, WV had a population of 27.8k people with a median age of 44.2 and a median household income of $55,057. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Elkins, WV declined from 28,005 to 27,782, a −0.796% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,186 to $55,057, a 7.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elkins, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.88%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%), Other (Hispanic) (0.554%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.227%).

None of the households in Elkins, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.9% of the residents in Elkins, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Elkins, WV are Davis & Elkins College (151 degrees awarded in 2022) and Randolph Technical Center (16 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Elkins, WV was $137,800, and the homeownership rate was 77.1%.

Most people in Elkins, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Elkins, WV was 2 cars per household.

United States West Virginia

Population & Diversity

Elkins, WV is home to a population of 27.8k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.508% of Elkins, WV residents were born outside of the country (141 people).

In 2023, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.1k people) in Elkins, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.91k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 401 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.9%

2023 Citizenship

99.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.9% of Elkins, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Elkins, WV was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Elkins, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elkins, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
25.1k ± 481
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.91k ± 504
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
401 ± 130

1.08%

Hispanic Population

301 people

1.08% of the people in Elkins, WV are hispanic (301 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Elkins, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,064 ± 1,115 people
Germany
1,923 ± 1,076 people
China
1,815 ± 1,045 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,064 West Virginia residents, followed by Germany with 1,923 and China with 1,815.

Foreign-Born Population

0.508%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

141 people

0.475%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

133 people

As of 2023, 0.508% of Elkins, WV residents (141 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elkins, WV was 0.475%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Elkins, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
611 ± 172
Gulf War (1990s)
398 ± 121
Gulf War (2001-)
187 ± 100

Elkins, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Elkins, WV employs 10.8k people. The largest industries in Elkins, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,274 people), Retail Trade (1,638 people), and Educational Services (1,061 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($79,154), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,831), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,438).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,743. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.8k

2023 Value

± 862

2.01%

1 Year growth

± 10.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elkins, WV grew at a rate of 2.01%, from 10.6k employees to 10.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elkins, WV, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,104 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,092 people), and Management Occupations (1,027 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elkins, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.8k

2023 Value

± 862

2.01%

1 Year growth

± 10.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elkins, WV grew at a rate of 2.01%, from 10.6k employees to 10.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elkins, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,274 people), Retail Trade (1,638 people), and Educational Services (1,061 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elkins, WV, though some of these residents may live in Elkins, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,715

Median earning men ± $5,154

$28,059

Median earning women ± $3,904

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,400), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,529), and Wholesale Trade ($63,229).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,472), Public Administration ($46,069), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,103).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

45
Construction
42
Other Services (except Public Administration)
41
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$108k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$60.4k
Manufacturing
$41.2k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2022, universities in Elkins, WV awarded 167 degrees. The student population of Elkins, WV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 266 male students and 393 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elkins, WV are White (86 and 54.4%), followed by Unknown (61 and 38.6%), Black or African American (4 and 2.53%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 1.9%).

The largest universities in Elkins, WV by number of degrees awarded are Davis & Elkins College (151 and 90.4%) and Randolph Technical Center (16 and 9.58%).

The most popular majors in Elkins, WV are Registered Nursing (33 and 19.8%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (16 and 9.58%), and General Business Administration & Management (16 and 9.58%).

The median tuition cost in Elkins, WV for private four year colleges is $29,880.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Elkins, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 659 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 659 students enrolled in Elkins, WV, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 302 records, of which 68.5% were women and 31.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
15 degrees awarded
General Psychology
13 degrees awarded
Criminology
12 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Elkins, WV was Registered Nursing with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Elkins, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Davis & Elkins College
151 degrees awarded
Randolph Technical Center
16 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Davis & Elkins College with 151 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 53 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elkins, WV, which is 0.465 times less than the 114 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 86 degrees mean that there were 1.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 61 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,880) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,380) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.661% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.559% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (549k), Some college (279k), and Secondary Education (210k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Elkins, WV was $137,800 in 2023, which is 0.454 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $128,700 to $137,800, a 7.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Elkins, WV is 77.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Elkins, WV have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elkins, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Elkins, WV is $55,057. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Elkins, WV was Jefferson County, WV with a value of $95,523, followed by Putnam County, WV and Berkeley County, WV, with respective values of $77,871 and $77,329.

Housing

Property

$137,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$17,370

$8,009

Median Property Taxes

±$608

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Elkins, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Elkins, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.1%

Homeownership

2023

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77.1% of the housing units in Elkins, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Elkins, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Elkins, WV was Jefferson County, WV with a value of $95,523, followed by Putnam County, WV and Berkeley County, WV, with respective values of $77,871 and $77,329.

The following map shows all of the counties in Elkins, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,057

Median Household Income

± $4,290

10.4k

Number of Households

± 748

In 2023, the median household income of the 10.4k households in Elkins, WV grew to $55,057 from the previous year's value of $51,186.

The following chart displays the households in Elkins, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Elkins, WV is from West Virginia.

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.4%)
Carpooled (8.69%)
Worked At Home (7.04%)

In 2023, 76.4% of workers in Elkins, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.69%) and those who worked at home (7.04%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elkins, WV have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.04% of the workforce in Elkins, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Elkins, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Elkins, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Elkins, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elkins, WV (3.73k out of 25.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Elkins, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.6% of the population of Elkins, WV has health coverage, with 40.6% on employee plans, 23% on Medicaid, 18% on Medicare, 7.78% on non-group plans, and 3.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1273 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1713 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 616 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,273 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,273 patients per year. This represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1,270 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in West Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.45%

Uninsured

40.6%

Employer Coverage

23%

Medicaid

18%

Medicare

7.78%

Non-Group

3.17%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elkins, WV declined by 3.55% from 7.72% to 7.45%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Elkins, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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