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Elkins is a city in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. The community was incorporated in 1890 and named in honor of Stephen Benton Elkins (1841-1911), the U.S. Senator from West Virginia. The population was 7,032 at the 2000 census, and the 2005 census estimate has Elkins with a population of 7,109 people. It is the county seat of Randolph CountyGR6.

Elkins is located at 385517N, 79513W (38.921478, -79.850846)GR1, along the Tygart Valley River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.3 km (3.2 mi), all land.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 7,032 people, 2,988 households, and 1,756 families residing in the city. The population density was 851.1/km (2,207.7/mi). There were 3,362 housing units at an average density of 406.9/km (1,055.5/mi). The racial makeup of the city was 96.94% White, 0.90% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.