Census ACS · #852 μSA
Elkins Metro Area
The Elkins, Wv Micropolitan Statistical Area has 27,782 residents. The median household income is $55,057 and the median home value is $137,800.
27,782
Population
27
People / sq mi
$55,057
Median Income
$137,800
Median Home Value
The Elkins CBSA covers 1,040 sq mi of land at 26.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
Economy & Income
$55,057
Median Household Income
$28,277
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$137,800
Median Home Value
$807
Median Rent
77.1%
Homeownership
Education
87.8%
High School+
19.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
7.0%
Work From Home
20.9 min
Avg Commute
20.3%
Foreign Born
Elkins spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Elkins, Wv Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 27,782 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #852 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Elkins metro area is $55,057, with a per capita income of $28,277.
The Elkins, Wv CBSA spans the state of West Virginia.
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Data for the Elkins, Wv CBSA (21180) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.