Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins: City in West Virginia, USA
About
Elkins is a city located in the county of Randolph in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,094 and a population density of 755 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,908 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Elkins
| Population : | 6,908 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Randolph County |
| Postal code : | 26241 |
| Area : | 9.39 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,926 feet / 587 meters |
| Capital city : | Elkins is capital of Randolph County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:38:31 (28th April 2024) |
| Density : | 735 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elkins is located at 38°55'33"N 79°50'48"W (38.9259400, -79.8467300).
Elkins map
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- Official Website
Official website of Elkins
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Elkins decreased by 2.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,094 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,191 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,153 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,254 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,216 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,169 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,111 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,058 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,021 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,990 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,908 | -1.19% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Elkins
1 Monongahela National Forest
200 Sycamore St, Elkins, WV 26241, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Elkins City Park
Elkins, WV 26241, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 MountainRail
315 Railroad Ave, Elkins, WV 26241, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Bickle Knob Observation Tower
Forest Rd 91, Elkins, WV 26241, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Stuart Recreation Area
Elkins, WV 26241, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Elkins
1 Elkins City Hall
401 Davis Ave, Elkins, WV 26241 ➦ Show Map
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2 Elkins City Office
4th St, Elkins, WV 26241 ➦ Show Map
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3 Elkins Municipal Court
401 Davis Ave, Elkins, WV 26241 ➦ Show Map
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4 Elkins Waste Trash Refuse
401 Davis Ave, Elkins, WV 26241 ➦ Show Map
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5 USDA
1000 Co Rte 219/27, Elkins, WV 26241, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Elkins City Sewer Department
401 Davis Ave # 102, Elkins, WV 26241 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Elkins (22)
People born in Elkins, including politician William Wallace Barron, singer and guitarist Fuzzy Haskins, United States General Charles R. Holland, .
List
- Charles E. Barkley (American politician) he was born in 16/10/1950
- Doug Van Gundy (American poet) he was born in 01/01/1901
- Edna Hall Scott Kump (First Lady of West Virginia) she was born in 18/04/1887
- James E. Allen, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 25/04/1911
- Joe Moss (American football player and coach) he was born in 09/04/1930
- Katherine Hoover (Flautist and composer) she was born in 02/12/1937
- Marshall Glenn (American football player and coach, basketball player and coach, physician (1908-1983)) he was born in 22/04/1908
- Marshall Goldberg (American football player (1917-2006)) he was born in 25/10/1917
- Robert Lee Wolverton (American recipient of the Purple Heart) he was born in 05/10/1914
- Stan Fansler (American baseball player) he was born in 12/02/1965
- Tre Smith (player of American football) he was born in 04/04/1984
- Will Hare (American actor (1919-1997)) he was born in 30/03/1919
- William Hartman (American politician) he was born in 04/04/1938
- G. Sutton Breiding (American poet) he was born in 17/08/1950
- Squint Phares (basketball player (1915-1974)) he was born in 31/12/1915
- Carl Channell he was born in 01/01/1946
- Cody Hansbrough Thompson (American politician) he was born in 12/02/1987
- Richard Hamill he was born in 09/09/1904
Schools in Elkins
College & universities near Elkins, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237358 | Davis & Elkins College | Elkins (WV) | 26241-3996 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Elkins, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| STA | Staunton station | 1 Middlebrook Avenue | RAIL |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Elkins , Arkansas township in Washington County, Arkansas with a population of 3,664 people.
Other cities in Randolph County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Randolph County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek | 681 | City in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States |
| Beverly | 657 | Town in Randolph County, West Virginia, USA |
| Huttonsville | 209 | City in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Montrose | 151 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Harman | 137 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Elkins distances to largest West Virginia cities
