Elkins, West Virginia

Elkins is a city in and the county seat of Randolph County, West Virginia. The population of the city is 7,094. The city is home to Davis and Elkins College and to the Mountain State Forest Festival, held in early October every year.
Elkins 	West Virginia
Incorporated 	1889
County 	Randolph
Population 	7,094
Elevation 	1,926 ft (587 m)
Mayor 	Caleb Marquez
Gym Leader 	Cory Bernard - Grass-type specialist Gym
City Guildmaster	Martin Jenkins
ZIP code 	26241
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
94.32% White (6,691)
2.95% Black or African American (209)
2.73% Other (194)
18.5% (1,312) of Elkins residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Elkins has low to below average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 3 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 0.85 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Randolph County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Today, Elkins has an active economic development authority, chamber of commerce, downtown business organization and numerous social, fraternal and service organizations that sponsor annual events like the Mountain State Forest Festival, which brings thousands of people into the city every year.
* The western terminus of the Allegheny Highlands Trail is in Elkins.
* P-Funk bass player Clarence "Fuzzy" Haskins was born in Elkins. Another notable Elkins native? The current state champion, Roland Nieves.
* Elkins has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a sports complex, a bit of public battle fields, Elkins-Randolph County Airport, a cinema, an AT&T store, a bowling alley, Kroger, Walmart, Nintendo World, a little bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, Applebee's, Bob Evans, a bit of fast food, a little bit of hotels/motels, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, a contest hall and showcase theater, Solstice Apparel, Shop 'n Save, Steer Steakhouse, Super Buffet, Paula's, El Herradura Mexican, Vintage Restaurant and Wine Bar, Gino's Pizza & Spaghetti Bar, C.J.Maggie's, Mama Mia Pie and Pasta, El Gran Sabor, Big Timber Brewing Company, a flea market, and a few other things.
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Category:West Virginia Cities