Demographics & People — Elkins, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,875 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,700 |
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| Median Age | 40.5 |
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| Total Households | 2,706 |
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| Family Households | 1,404 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1276 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,081 |
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| Black or African American | 210 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 228 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,085 |
| German | 1,550 |
| Other groups | 1,128 |
| Irish | 1,014 |
| English | 659 |
| American | 608 |
| Scottish | 414 |
| Italian | 338 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 162 |
| European | 133 |
Language
| English Only | 6,223 |
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| Spanish | 201 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,463 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 405 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,597 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elkins, West Virginia.
