Elk Garden, West Virginia
Elk Garden: Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Elk Garden is a city located in the county of Mineral in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 232 and a population density of 348 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 209 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Elk Garden
| Population : | 209 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Mineral County |
| Postal code : | 26717 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 0.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,293 feet / 699 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:31:30 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 313 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elk Garden is located at 39°23'0"N 79°9'15"W (39.3834300, -79.1542000).
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Official website of Elk Garden
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Elk Garden decreased by 11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 232 | - | census |
| 2011 | 226 | -2.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 222 | -1.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 220 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 219 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 218 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 218 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 214 | -1.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 213 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 212 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 209 | -1.44% | estimation process |
Schools in Elk Garden
College & universities near Elk Garden, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 368647 | Mineral County Vocational Technical Center | Keyser (WV) | 26726 |
| 237701 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Keyser (WV) | 26726 |
| 162609 | Garrett College | McHenry (MD) | 21541 |
| 162584 | Frostburg State University | Frostburg (MD) | 21532-1099 |
| 438708 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Moorefield (WV) | 26836-0000 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Elk Garden, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Elk Garden
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Garden Post Office | Elk Garden (WV) | 26717 |
| Kitzmiller Post Office | Kitzmiller (MD) | 21538 |
| Swanton Post Office | Swanton (MD) | 21561 |
| New Creek Post Office | New Creek (WV) | 26743 |
| Bloomington Post Office | Bloomington (MD) | 21523 |
Other cities in Mineral County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mineral County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Keyser | 4,863 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Fort Ashby | 1,380 | Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia |
| Wiley Ford | 1,026 | Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia |
| Piedmont | 837 | Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States |
| Ridgeley | 614 | Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America |
