U.S. County · Profile

Elk County

30.2KTotal Population
36Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-14.00%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Elk County has a population of 30,198 as of 2023. It is located in Pennsylvania.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Elk County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):0.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White96.0%28,990
Two or More Races2.7%815
Hispanic or Latino0.8%242
Black or African American0.7%211
Asian0.4%121
Some Other Race0.1%30
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Elk County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$61,672
17.3% below national average
Per Capita Income
$34,222
10.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
9.0%
21.7% below national average
Median Age
48.2 years

Income & Poverty

$61,672Median Household Income
$34,222Per Capita Income
9.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$61,672$76,855
Families$81,017$96,467
Married-couple Families$81,017$90,739
Nonfamily Households$34,132$36,863

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Elk County, Pennsylvania.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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