Elkins, WV Employment

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24%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
30%
Household income NAT. AVG.
5%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexElkinsWest VirginiaNational
Income per capita$22,559$24,002$29,829
Median household income$38,910$42,644$55,322
Median income owner occupied$56,532$51,051$70,586
Median income renter occupied$21,615$24,321$35,192
Median earnings male$31,563$34,780$36,919
Median earnings female$21,227$22,329$26,250
Unemployment rate4.4%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level19.8%17.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Elkins is 24% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Elkins is 30% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Elkins is 5% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Elkins is 31% higher than the national average

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      $25,937 $38,910 $77,820
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      $28,426 $42,644 $85,288
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      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Elkins median earnings by income bracket

      Elkins employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry11.4%11.4%
      Manufacturing sector5.9%5.9%
      Financial & insurance services8.3%8.3%
      Wholesale & retail services14.4%14.4%
      Public administration9.5%9.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.8%8.8%
      Education, health & social services18.1%18.1%
      Other21.9%21.9%

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      Parsons, WV1,524$42,10923.9%
      Elkins, WV7,017$38,91029.7%

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      Elkins, WV7,017$38,91029.7%
      Source: The Elkins, WV employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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