Elkins, WV

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    27,576
    US Senator
    Shelley Moore Capito
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Justice
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.4
    0.452% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.9%
    8.11% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $52,757
    4.18% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $144,800
    5.08% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    10,871
    0.342% 1-year growth

    About

    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 (144 degrees awarded in 2024) and Randolph Technical Center (10 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Elkins, WV was $144,800, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

    Most people in Elkins, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Elkins, WV was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Elkins, WV is home to a population of 27.6k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.471% of Elkins, WV residents were born outside of the country (130 people).

    In 2024, there were 17.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.8k people) in Elkins, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.41k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 653 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.9% of Elkins, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Elkins, WV was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elkins, WV
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      24.8k ± 445
    2. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      1.41k ± 462
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      653 ± 111
    1.12%
    Hispanic Population
    308 people

    In 2024, there were 17.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.8k people) in Elkins, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.41k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 653 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.12% of the people in Elkins, WV are hispanic (308 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Elkins, WV as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,614 ± 1,254 people
    2. Philippines
      2,231 ± 1,159 people
    3. India
      2,211 ± 1,154 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,614 West Virginia residents, followed by Philippines with 2,231 and India with 2,211.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.471%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    130 people
    0.508%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    141 people

    As of 2024, 0.471% of Elkins, WV residents (130 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elkins, WV was 0.508%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      550 ± 127
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      447 ± 145
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      212 ± 108

    Elkins, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.9% of the population of Elkins, WV has health coverage, with 39.8% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 18.3% on Medicare, 8.75% on non-group plans, and 2.85% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1,319 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1705 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 506 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,319 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

    Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,319 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,319 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    7.14%
    Uninsured
    39.8%
    Employer Coverage
    23.1%
    Medicaid
    18.3%
    Medicare
    8.75%
    Non-Group
    2.85%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elkins, WV declined by 4.09% from 7.45% to 7.14%.

    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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    Economy

    The economy of Elkins, WV employs 10.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Elkins, WV were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,140 people), Retail Trade (1,808 people), and Educational Services (1,205 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($92,857), Wholesale Trade ($66,354), and Utilities ($61,875).

    Employment

    Occupations

    10.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 817
    0.342%
    1 Year growth
    ± 10.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Elkins, WV grew at a rate of 0.342%, from 10.8k employees to 10.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elkins, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,229 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,103 people), and Management Occupations (1,001 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elkins, WV.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    10.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 817
    0.342%
    1 Year growth
    ± 10.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Elkins, WV grew at a rate of 0.342%, from 10.8k employees to 10.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elkins, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,140 people), Retail Trade (1,808 people), and Educational Services (1,205 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $39,909
    Median earning men ± $5,709
    $32,957
    Median earning women ± $3,883

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($93,482), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,718), and Public Administration ($63,272).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,209), Public Administration ($46,883), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,018).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 45
      Construction
    2. 42
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 41
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $108k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $60.4k
      Manufacturing
    3. $41.2k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

    Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Elkins, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (70%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (28.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.17%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from West Virginia

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    Shelley Moore Capito
    Senator from West Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Jim Justice
    Senator from West Virginia1
    Assumed office on January 14, 2025
    Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

    Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Elkins, WV awarded 154 degrees. The student population of Elkins, WV in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 285 male students and 391 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Elkins, WV are Unknown (82 and 53.9%), White (64 and 42.1%), Black or African American (3 and 1.97%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 1.32%).

    The largest universities in Elkins, WV by number of degrees awarded are Davis & Elkins College (144 and 93.5%) and Randolph Technical Center (10 and 6.49%).

    The most popular majors in Elkins, WV are Registered Nursing (36 and 23.4%), Criminology (13 and 8.44%), and General Psychology (12 and 7.79%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $30,840.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Elkins, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 676 (42.2% men and 57.8% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 676 students enrolled in Elkins, WV, 42.2% men and 57.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 410 records, of which 66.3% were women and 33.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      16 degrees awarded
    2. Criminology
      13 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      12 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Elkins, WV was Registered Nursing with 16 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Davis & Elkins College
      144 degrees awarded
    2. Randolph Technical Center
      10 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Davis & Elkins College with 144 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 45 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elkins, WV, which is 0.413 times less than the 109 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Unknown students. These 82 degrees mean that there were 1.28 times more degrees awarded to Unknown students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 64 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,840) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($980) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,462) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Elkins, WV was $144,800 in 2024, which is 0.435 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $137,800 to $144,800, a 5.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Elkins, WV is 75%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Elkins, WV have an average commute time of 21.1 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.

    Housing

    Property

    $144,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$19,243
    $8,007
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$617

    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.

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    Rent vs Own

    75%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 75% of the housing units in Elkins, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.1%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $52,757
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,392
    10.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 798

    In 2024, the median household income of the 10.7k households in Elkins, WV declined from $52,757 from the previous year's value of $55,057.

    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 $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Elkins, WV is from West Virginia.
    0.443
    2024 Wage GINI in West Virginia
    0.443
    2023 Wage GINI in West Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0426% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.11%)
    3. Carpooled (6.59%)

    In 2024, 78.1% of workers in Elkins, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.11%) and those who carpooled to work (6.59%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    21.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Elkins, WV have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.57% of the workforce in Elkins, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    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.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elkins, WV (4.02k out of 25.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

    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.

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