Elkins is located in Randolph county West virginia with a geographic area of 3.6 square miles. The total population in Elkins is 7,017 with 46.6% male and 53.4% female. Children under age 5 represent 9.0% of the population, under age 18 equal 26.9% of the population and over age 65 is 15.3% of the population. The median household income is $38,910, per capita income is $22,559. There are a total of 2,711 housing units with 55.2% owner occupied. Education includes 39.8% of residents that are high school graduates and 30.9% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Elkins in the summer is 68 degrees, and in the winter 32 degrees.
