Elk County, Pennsylvania
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Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania | |
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Country | United States
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State | Pennsylvania |
Founded | April 18, 1843 |
Seat | Ridgway |
Area | |
• Total | 832 sq mi (2,150 km2) |
• Land | 827 sq mi (2,140 km2) |
• Water | 5.1 sq mi (13 km2) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 30,990 |
• Density | 37/sq mi (14/km2) |
Website | www |
Elk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 30,990. The county seat is Ridgway. The county was created on April 18, 1843, from parts of Jefferson, Clearfield, and McKean counties. It is named for the eastern elk that historically inhabited the region.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 832 square miles (2,150 km²), of which 827 square miles (2,140 km²) is land and 5.1 square miles (13 km²) (0.6%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- McKean County (north)
- Cameron County (east)
- Clearfield County (south)
- Jefferson County (southwest)
- Forest County (west)
- Warren County (northwest)
Major highways[edit | edit source]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 30,990 people, 13,320 households, and 8,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 15,000 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km²).
Communities[edit | edit source]
City[edit | edit source]
Boroughs[edit | edit source]
Townships[edit | edit source]
- Benezette Township
- Fox Township
- Highland Township
- Horton Township
- Jay Township
- Jones Township
- Millstone Township
- Ridgway Township
- Spring Creek Township
Census-designated places[edit | edit source]
Education[edit | edit source]
Elk County is served by several school districts, including the St. Marys Area School District, the Ridgway Area School District, and the Johnsonburg Area School District.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Elk County is diverse, with significant contributions from manufacturing, healthcare, and education. The county is known for its production of powdered metals and has a strong presence in the powdered metal industry.
Recreation[edit | edit source]
Elk County is home to the Elk State Forest and the Allegheny National Forest, offering numerous outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, and hunting. The county is also known for its elk viewing areas, particularly in Benezette Township.
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in Pennsylvania
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Elk County, Pennsylvania
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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