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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.
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.
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.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
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.
In Elkins, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Elkins strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Elkins to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):
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