Elk Garden
Town in Mineral County, West Virginia
Elk Garden is a town in Mineral County, West Virginia, with 212 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,293 ft (699 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kitzmiller, 1.5 miles W.
- 212residents (2020 Census)
- 2,293 ftelevation · 699 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 823 / sq mipopulation density
- 26717ZIP code
About Elk Garden
Elk Garden is a town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the 'Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 211 at the 2020 census. Elk Garden High School was consolidated into Keyser High School in 1997. However the Primary School is still in session, offering classes from Pre-Kindergarten through the fifth grade. The school mascot is the Elk Garden Stags. Elk Garden was incorporated in 1890 by the Mineral County Circuit Court. It is named for an elk lick near the original town site.
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Living in Elk Garden
- Median household income
- $61,250
- Median home value
- $91,000
- Median age
- 26.7
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Elk Garden had 212 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 212 |
|---|---|
| Density | 823 per sq mi (318 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elk Garden at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Mineral County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 212 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,293 ft (699 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3862° N, 79.1556° W |
| ZIP code | 26717 |
| Official website | mineralcountywv.com/elkgarden/index.asp |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5424484 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elk Garden
- Kitzmiller, MD1.5 mi W
- Swanton, MD6.5 mi NW
- Bloomington, MD7.7 mi NE
- Luke, MD8.2 mi NE
- Piedmont8.6 mi NE
- Westernport, MD9.3 mi NE
- Deer Park, MD9.5 mi W
- Franklin, MD9.6 mi NE
- Keyser10.0 mi E
- McCoole, MD10.8 mi NE
- Loch Lynn Heights, MD11.6 mi W
- Mountain Lake Park, MD12.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Elk Garden
What county is Elk Garden in?
Elk Garden is in Mineral County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Elk Garden, WV?
212 people lived in Elk Garden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elk Garden, WV?
The ZIP code of Elk Garden is 26717.
What is the elevation of Elk Garden?
2,293 feet (699 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elk Garden?
Kitzmiller (1.5 mi), Swanton (6.5 mi), Bloomington (7.7 mi), Luke (8.2 mi), Piedmont (8.6 mi).
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