How long is the commute from Elkins, WV?
Workers who live in Elkins, WV take an average of 11.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.5% of workers walk to work.
7.4% work from home.
11.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.5 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Households without a car
- 11.3%
How people in Elkins get to work
| Means of transportation | Elkins | Randolph County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±7.9 points) | 78.1% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±3.2 points) | 6.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.5% (±2.7 points) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.1% (±6.9 points) | 4.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.4% (±5.1 points) | 8.1% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Elkins, the average commute is lower than in Randolph County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elkins, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Randolph County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Randolph County, Elkins ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 260 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elkins
| Vehicles available | Elkins | Randolph County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.3% (±4.7 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.5% (±6.1 points) | 31.7% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% (±7.1 points) | 41.0% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.7% (±3.5 points) | 19.5% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Elkins, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Randolph County (7.7%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (8.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elkins
| Elkins | Randolph County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.4% (±5.1 points) | 8.1% (±2.8 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% (±4.3 points) | 87.1% (±2.6 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.2% (±4.9 points) | 83.5% (±2.7 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Elkins, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Randolph County (83.5%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (86.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elkins
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins | — | 11.5 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Beverly | 5.6 mi | 19.7 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Womelsdorf (Coalton) | 6.1 mi | 28.6 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Junior | 6.4 mi | 16.8 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Belington | 7.8 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Montrose | 10 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Mill Creek | 15 mi | 31.1 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
| Parsons | 15 mi | 32.0 minutes (±10.0) | Higher |
| Hambleton | 16 mi | 22.1 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Beverly, WV (19.7 minutes), Womelsdorf (Coalton), WV (28.6 minutes), Belington, WV (22.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Randolph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mill Creek | 31.1 minutes (±8.0) |
| 2 | Montrose | 29.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Womelsdorf (Coalton) | 28.6 minutes (±5.8) |
| 4 | Huttonsville | 28.5 minutes (±10.8) |
| 5 | Beverly | 19.7 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 | Elkins | 11.5 minutes (±1.5) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Elkins
How long is the average commute in Elkins?
Workers who live in Elkins, WV take an average of 11.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elkins without a car?
11.3% of households in Elkins have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elkins?
7.4% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Elkins worked from home, and 87.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkins city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkins city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkins city, West Virginia
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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