Demographics & People — Elkins, Arkansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,710 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,000 |
| Median Age | 33.8 |
| Total Households | 1,270 |
| Family Households | 1,008 |
| Average Household Size | 2.92 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3275 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,710 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 648 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,265 |
| Other groups | 584 |
| English | 535 |
| German | 527 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 401 |
| Irish | 365 |
| American | 340 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 322 |
| French (except Basque) | 152 |
| Italian | 151 |
Language
| English Only | 3,131 |
| Spanish | 275 |
| Population 5+ | 3,410 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 331 |
| Population 18+ | 2,738 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elkins, Arkansas.