Poverty Rate in Elkins, West Virginia
In Elkins, West Virginia, an estimated 1,112 of 6,492 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Elkins, West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Elkins, West Virginia is 17.1%.
- How many people in Elkins, West Virginia live in poverty?
In Elkins, West Virginia, an estimated 1,112 of 6,492 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Elkins, West Virginia compare to the average for West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Elkins, West Virginia is 4.47% lower than the West Virginia average. In Elkins, West Virginia, an estimated 17.1% of 6,492 people live in poverty. In West Virginia, 17.9% of 1,721,567 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Elkins, West Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Elkins, West Virginia is 35.71% higher than the US average. In Elkins, West Virginia, an estimated 17.1% of 6,492 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
13.4% of 1 thousand people
Under 5 years
29.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
29.4% of 412 people
5 to 17 years
5.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
5.9% of 876 people
Related children of householder under 18 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
13.4% of 1 thousand people
18 to 64 years
19.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
19.1% of 4 thousand people
18 to 34 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
20.7% of 1 thousand people
35 to 64 years
18.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
18.3% of 3 thousand people
60 years and over
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
13.7% of 2 thousand people
65 years and over
14.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
14.4% of 1 thousand people
White
16.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
16.3% of 6 thousand people
Black or African American
34.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
34.8% of 181 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
0% of 16 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
0% of 31 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
0% of 54 people
Two or more races
28.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
28.9% of 273 people
Hispanic
0% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
0% of 127 people
White, not Hispanic
16.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
16.4% of 6 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
17.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
17.9% of 5 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
55.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
55.2% of 382 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
19.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
19.6% of 2 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
17% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
17% of 1 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
4.3% of 1 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
11.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
11.6% of 3 thousand people
Employed
8.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
8.3% of 3 thousand people
Male
5.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
5.3% of 2 thousand people
Female
11.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
11.8% of 1 thousand people
Unemployed
38.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
38.7% of 362 people
Male
28.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
28.7% of 247 people
Female
60% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
60% of 115 people
Population 16 years and over
17.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
17.5% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
5.2% of 2 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
13.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
13.7% of 1 thousand people
Did not work
35.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
35.1% of 2 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
32.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
32.4% of 2 thousand people
Male
24.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
24.9% of 772 people
Female
37.7% Poverty Rate for single women in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
37.7% of 1 thousand people
18 to 24 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
19.2% of 198 people
25 to 34 years
31.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
31.5% of 292 people
35 to 44 years
36.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
36.1% of 233 people
45 to 54 years
47.1% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
47.1% of 272 people
55 to 64 years
36.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
36.2% of 376 people
65 to 74 years
35.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
35.4% of 260 people
75 years and over
15.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
15.9% of 246 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
8.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
8.8% of 639 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
19.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
19.6% of 423 people
Did not work
57.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
57.7% of 815 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Elkins, West Virginia
2022
16.8%
Poverty Rate by City around Randolph County
- Dailey, West Virginia 100% of 50 people.
- Beverly, West Virginia 41.7% of 635 people.
- East Dailey, West Virginia 0% of 428 people.
- Harman, West Virginia 29.2% of 96 people.
- Helvetia, West Virginia 0% of 15 people.