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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9259,-79.8467 |
| Altitude | 1,926 feet / 587 meters |
| Capital city | Elkins is capital of Randolph County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:01:02 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 735 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.69% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Elkins is located at 38°55'33"N 79°50'48"W (38.9259400, -79.8467300).
Elkins map
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Weather
Rain showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amount...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Elkins
Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1Monongahela National Forest
200 Sycamore St, Elkins, WV 26241, United States View details
Phone: +13046361800 | Website available
2Elkins City Park
Elkins, WV 26241, United States View details
Phone: +13046363960 | Website available
3MountainRail
315 Railroad Ave, Elkins, WV 26241, United States View details
Phone: +13046369477 | Website available
4Bickle Knob Observation Tower
Forest Rd 91, Elkins, WV 26241, United States View details
5Stuart Recreation Area
Elkins, WV 26241, United States View details
Website available
Services and Civic Places in Elkins
1Elkins City Hall
401 Davis Ave, Elkins, WV 26241 View details
Phone: +13046361414 | Website available
2Elkins Waste Trash Refuse
401 Davis Ave, Elkins, WV 26241 View details
Phone: +13046361415 | Website available
3Elkins City Office
4th St, Elkins, WV 26241 View details
Phone: +13046361777 | Website available
4Elkins City Sewer Department
401 Davis Ave # 102, Elkins, WV 26241 View details
Phone: +13046362058 | Website available
5Elkins Municipal Court
401 Davis Ave, Elkins, WV 26241 View details
6USDA
1000 Co Rte 219/27, Elkins, WV 26241, United States View details
Phone: +13045914506 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Elkins, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237358 | Davis & Elkins College | Elkins (WV) | 26241-3996 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Elkins, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Elkins.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elkin Post Office | Elkins (WV) | 26241 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- 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