Elkins is a city in West Virginia state in USA with a population of 7017 residents.. The poverty rate of Elkins is 19.8%, which is 41% higher than national average. The typical household in Elkins earns $38910 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 61.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Elkins, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Elkins remained 8%, which is 70% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Elkins, only 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 20% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Elkins is 85, which is 15% lower than national average. Median home value in Elkins is $120100 , which is 48% lower than national average. While median income in Elkins remained $38910, which is 42% lower than national average.