Elkins, West Virginia
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Elkins is a city in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. The community was incorporated in 1890 and named in honor of Stephen Benton Elkins (1841-1911), the U.S. Senator from West Virginia. The population was 7,032 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Randolph County[Geographic references#6GR6].
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.3 km² (3.2 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 7,032 people, 2,988 households, and 1,756 families residing in the city. The population density was 851.1/km² (2,207.7/mi²). There were 3,362 housing units at an average density of 406.9/km² (1,055.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.94% White, 0.90% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.There were 2,988 households out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.2% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,906, and the median income for a family was $34,291. Males had a median income of $27,012 versus $19,154 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,916. About 14.4% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.
Famous natives of Elkins
- Herman Ball - Football player.
- William Wallace Barron - Former governor who was indicted for bribery and jury tampering.
- Dellos Clinton "Sheriff" Gainer -- Major league baseball player
- Marshall Goldberg - Football player.
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