Elkins Population

1920–2026

4,284

2026 projection

17.8% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Elkins. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,284+1002.39%
20254,184+1483.67%
20244,036+1443.70%
20233,892+1463.90%
20223,746+220.59%
20213,724+882.42%
20203,636+1353.86%
20193,501+3119.75%
20183,190+1123.64%
20173,078+662.19%

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Elkins Demographics

33.8median age

Median age

Female37 yrs
Male30.3 yrs

Adults

2,782
579 seniors · 21%2,203 other adults

Sex

Female 49.1% · 1,871Male 50.9% · 1,937

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 38 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Elkins Income

$81,789median household income

Median household income

$81,789

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$47,470

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.5%

About 1 in 15 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Elkins Marital Status

64% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married64%70%58%
Never married20%26%15%
Divorced10%4%16%
Widowed4%<1%9%
Separated2%0%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201