Elk County's estimated 2026 population is 29,930 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Elk County is the 59th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 31,862 and has seen a growth of -6.06% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Elk County includes 95.14% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (95.14%)
Two or more races (3.37%)
Black or African American (0.84%)
Asian (0.41%)
Other race (0.19%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Native American (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,211 | 95.14% |
| Two or more races | 1,034 | 3.37% |
| Black or African American | 257 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 126 | 0.41% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Elk County's average per capita income is $42,478. Household income levels show a median of $64,103. The poverty rate stands at 9.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,764 | - |
| Families | $83,190 | $99,327 |
| Households | $64,103 | $80,111 |
| Non Families | $35,413 | $45,809 |
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