Elkins, Arkansas
Elkins: township in Washington County, Arkansas
About
Elkins is a township located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,648 and a population density of 1,018 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,664 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Elkins
| Population | 3,664 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area | 2.6 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0015,-94.0083 |
| Altitude | 1,234 feet / 376 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:11:29 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 72727 |
| Density | 1,409 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 27.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Elkins is located at 36°0'5"N 94°0'30"W (36.0014700, -94.0082500).
Elkins map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precip...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Elkins increased by 27.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,648 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,764 | 4.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,803 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,853 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,907 | 1.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,962 | 1.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,007 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,074 | 2.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,186 | 3.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,487 | 8.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,664 | 4.83% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Elkins, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106397 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville (AR) | 72701 |
Closest post offices linked to Elkins.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elkin Post Office | Elkins (AR) | 72727 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Elkins, West Virginia city in West Virginia, USA with a population of 6,908 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Farmington | 7,569 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Prairie Grove | 7,049 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Tontitown | 6,065 | Township in Washington County, Arkansas |
| Johnson | 3,634 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| West Fork | 2,623 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Lincoln | 2,473 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Elm Springs | 2,418 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Goshen | 1,985 | Town in Arkansas, United States |
| Greenland | 1,397 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Winslow | 416 | City in Washington County, Arkansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Elkins distances to largest Arkansas cities