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Elkins, WV

Randolph CountyElev. 587 m
Population
6,875
Median home
$130,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Elkins

Elkins is home to roughly 6,875 residents. Elkins sits in Randolph County. The median age is 36.1 and the median household income is $47,746. Homes carry a median value of $130,500, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.9%). Around 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
6,875
Median age
36.1
Median household income
$47,746
Per-capita income
$31,778
Poverty rate
16.8%
High-school grad or higher
89.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
Unemployment
8.7%
Avg. commute
11.6 min
Work from home
7.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87.9%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Black2.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.6%
Sales & office28.2%
Service16.5%
Production, transportation & material moving12.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$130,500
Median gross rent
$897/mo
Owner-occupied
62.7%
Median year built
1953
Households
2,706
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Elkins has 8 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading0%
Math10%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ELKINS HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
ELKINS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
ELKINS THIRD WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
JENNINGS RANDOLPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
MIDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
RANDOLPH COUNTY ALTERNATIVE CENTEROtherGrades -1–12
RANDOLPH TECHNICAL CENTER

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime142% above national
Elkins935
West Virginia282
United States386
↑ 3124% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime55% below national
Elkins875
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↑ 1435% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Elkins Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Elkins.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Randolph County
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Elkins is in Randolph County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Elkins sits in Randolph County. Elevation ~587 m.

Map of Elkins
Elkins, WV
Where Elkins is
CharlestonHuntingtonMorgantownParkersburgWheelingMartinsburgElkins
Historic places

14 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Davis Memorial Presbyterian ChurchRandolph County Courthouse and JailAlbert and Liberal Arts HallsAlbert and Liberal Arts HallsPinecrestWarfield--Dye ResidenceTaylor--Condry HouseBaldwin--Chandlee Supply Company--Valley Supply Company
Notable people from Elkins
William Wallace BarronWill HareFuzzy HaskinsCharles R. HollandRobert Lee WolvertonPatricia Kennedy GrimstedKatherine HooverMarshall GoldbergCharles E. BarkleyMarshall Glenn
People searches in Elkins
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Philippi (19 mi)Buckhannon (21 mi)Grafton (30 mi)Bridgeport (34 mi)Weston (34 mi)Clarksburg (36 mi)

Common questions

Elkins — frequently asked

What is the population of Elkins, West Virginia?
Elkins has a population of about 6,875, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Elkins?
The median home value in Elkins is $130,500, and the median gross rent is $897/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Elkins safe? What is the crime rate?
Elkins Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 935 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Elkins face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Randolph County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including landslide, riverine flooding, hail.
How many schools are in Elkins?
Elkins has 8 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Elkins?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Elkins. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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