Elkins
City in Randolph County, West Virginia
Elkins is a city in Randolph County, West Virginia, with 6,934 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,926 ft (587 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beverly, 5.6 miles S.
- 6,934residents (2020 Census)
- 1,926 ftelevation · 587 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.4 km²
- 1,902 / sq mipopulation density
- 26241ZIP code
About Elkins
Elkins is a city in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 6,950 at the 2020 census. It lies along the Tygart Valley River and was incorporated in 1890, taking its name from Stephen B. Elkins, the city's co-founder and later U.S. Senator from West Virginia. Elkins is home to Davis and Elkins College and the Mountain State Forest Festival, held in early October every year.
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Living in Elkins
- Median household income
- $44,217
- Median home value
- $152,700
- Median rent
- $903/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Elkins had 6,934 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,934 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,902 per sq mi (735 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elkins at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Randolph County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,934 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.64 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,926 ft (587 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9241° N, 79.8543° W |
| ZIP code | 26241 |
| Official website | cityofelkinswv.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5424580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elkins
- Beverly5.6 mi S
- Womelsdorf (Coalton)6.2 mi W
- Norton6.2 mi W
- Junior6.4 mi NW
- Belington7.8 mi NW
- Bowden7.9 mi E
- Dailey9.1 mi S
- Montrose10.1 mi N
- East Dailey10.2 mi S
- Valley Bend11.4 mi S
- Mill Creek14.7 mi SW
- Parsons14.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elkins
What county is Elkins in?
Elkins is in Randolph County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Elkins, WV?
6,934 people lived in Elkins at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elkins, WV?
The ZIP code of Elkins is 26241.
What is the elevation of Elkins?
1,926 feet (587 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elkins?
Beverly (5.6 mi), Womelsdorf (Coalton) (6.2 mi), Norton (6.2 mi), Junior (6.4 mi), Belington (7.8 mi).
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