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Elkins, Arkansas

Elkins, Arkansas, in Washington county, is 9 miles SE of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 111 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is located in the Fayetteville - Springdale - Rogers metropolitan area. Elkins has a population of 1,251.

The People and Families of Elkins

In Elkins, about 69% of adults are married. Lots of Elkins people are married off. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elkins had a median family income of $45,750. People in Elkins generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Elkins than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Elkins Housing

Owners occupy 85% of the housing units in Elkins. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Elkins, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Elkins strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyElkins Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 6%Elkins People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Elkins Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Elkins Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Elkins Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Elkins, AR

Comparing Elkins to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men59
Well-Paid Single Women58
Racial Diversity42
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better710
Median Family Income710
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home46
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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