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Elk County

State:
Pennsylvania
County Seat:
Ridgway

Elk County's estimated 2025 population is 29,660 with a growth rate of -0.9% 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 -6.91% since that time.

29,660
Total Population
36
Population Density (miĀ²)
59
Population Rank (State)
-269 -0.9%
Annual Population Growth

Elk County Population

Elk County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White29,21195.14%
Two or more races1,0343.37%
Black or African American2570.84%
Asian1260.41%
Other race590.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander100.03%
Native American60.02%

Elk County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$91,764-
Families$83,190$99,327
Households$64,103$80,111
Non Families$35,413$45,809

$42,478

Average Income

$64,103

Median Household Income

9.09%

Poverty Rate