Elkins City, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 7032 residents, 2988 households, and 1758 families in the city. The population density was 2207.7 people per square mile (852.4/kmē), giving it the 36th most densely populated city among the West Virginia. There were 3362 housing units at an average density of 1053.9 per square mile (406.91/kmē). The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.83. In the city Population was distributed with 21.2% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 24% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males. The median age was 38.8 years, The median age of males was 35.4 years, for females the median age was 42 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 96.94% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.95% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.6% from two or more races and 0.31% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $26906, making it the 129th highest city by median household income in West Virginia. The median income for a family in the city was $34291, it is West Virginia's 130th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $17916, it would be the 72nd highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income of city was $15918, Males have a median income of $20492 versus $12308 for females.
In 2000, 1779 pupils and students, of which 958 are male and 821 are female, 25.3% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 74 nursery or pri school, 66 kindergarten, 697 elementary school, 341 high school and 601 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7032 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7032 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7016 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7005 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6998 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6927 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7044 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7040 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7008 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6980 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6976 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 30 | 44 | 74 |
| Kindergarten | 39 | 27 | 66 |
| Elementary school | 400 | 297 | 697 |
| High school | 172 | 169 | 341 |
| College or graduate school | 317 | 284 | 601 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins city, West Virginia | $26906 | $34291 | $17916 |
| Randolph County, West Virginia | $27299 | $32632 | $14918 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |