Economy & Jobs — Elkins, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,217 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,778 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,601 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.8% |
| Arts Food | 13.4% |
| Retail | 9.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 23 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Fast Food | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| New Car Dealers | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
