Elk Garden Town, West Virginia
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 217 people, 89 households, and 60 families residing in the town. The population density was 826 people per square mile (318.92/kmē), it is West Virginia's 176th most densely populated town. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 396.2 per square mile (152.97/kmē). The average household size was 2.44 people, and the average family size was 3 people. In the town the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males. The median age of the town's population was 39.8 years, The median age of males was 36.3 years, for females the median age was 42.5 years. The racial makeup of the town was 214 White, 1 Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 2 from two or more races and Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $24375, making it the 177th wealthiest town by median household income among the West Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $26964, it would be the 57th lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $11453, making its West Virginia's 42nd lowest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $15682, The median income for males was $21250 versus $11518 for females.
In 2000, 36 pupils and students, of which 23 are male and 13 are female, 16.59% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 1 nursery or pri school, 2 kindergarten, 25 elementary school, 6 high school and 2 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 217 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 219 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 218 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 214 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 215 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 215 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 213 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 211 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 208 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 206 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 205 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 1 | 1 | |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | |
| Elementary school | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| High school | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Garden town, West Virginia | $24375 | $26964 | $11453 |
| Mineral County, West Virginia | $31149 | $37866 | $15384 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |