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Elkins, WV
City in Randolph County, West Virginia.
Population
6,811
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,843
ZIP codes
0
Elkins and its ZIP codes
Elkins at a glance
- Elkins is about 25 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 26th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $44,217, 26% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,700 (6% below West Virginia) and median rent is $903 a month.
Local data for Elkins, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elkins, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,217
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$152,700
Median rent
$903/mo
Homeownership
58.5%
Bachelor's or higher
31.1%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
11.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,005), Irish Americans (859), Italian Americans (454).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Elkins.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,908
10,309 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,300
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$254M
FY 2026, $9,100 per person
How people get to work
Elkins, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.1%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 11.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elkins, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
124
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 20°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elkins, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.3%
U.S. 33.3% +12.0 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Elkins
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeverlyTown | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| Womelsdorf (Coalton)Town | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| NortonCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| JuniorTown | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| BowdenCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.1 |
| DaileyCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.5 |
| BelingtonTown | 8.6 mi | 2.1 |
| East DaileyCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.1 |
| Valley BendCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| MontroseTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Mill CreekTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| HuttonsvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ParsonsCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| HambletonTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| HendricksTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HarmanTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elkins, WV in?
- Elkins is in Randolph County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Elkins, WV?
- About 6,811 people live in Elkins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elkins?
- Nearby places include Beverly (4 mi), Womelsdorf (Coalton) (5.9 mi), Norton (6.2 mi), Junior (6.8 mi), Bowden (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023