Elk Garden, WV cityscape

26717

Elk Garden, WV

Total Population
1,430
Median Household Income
$58,846
Median Home Value
$84,800
Median Rent
-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$58,846
100% above state median
Home Value
$84,800
100.1% above state median
Rent
-$666,666,666
112.3% below state median
Median Age
31.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Elk Garden, WV

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 31.3 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.9% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Family-oriented community with 66% family households.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$58,846
-21.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-125,405,067
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.59 people

Total Households
398
Family Households
66.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
19.4%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
17.1%
#3 Industry
Education
13.9%
Total Employed Residents:252

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
2.8%
9 workers
Total Commuting Workers:318
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.1%
337 employed
Labor Force
362
25 unemployed
Median Age
31.3 years
Per Capita Income
$20,972
Poverty Rate
13.8%

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