Elk County, PA Demographics
Elk County, PA is the 59th most populous of 67 counties in Pennsylvania, with 30,990 residents across 827 square miles. That is about 37 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 30,990 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 827 sq mi |
| Density | 37 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Elk County compares to the US
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Central Location: Elk County, PA
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Elk County, PA
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9511 | 5,553 | 35.8 | 155 |
| Census Tract 9513 | 5,180 | 22.2 | 233 |
| Census Tract 9510 | 4,942 | 124.2 | 40 |
| Census Tract 9504 | 4,039 | 2.6 | 1,546 |
| Census Tract 9502 | 3,115 | 278.7 | 11 |
| Census Tract 9505 | 2,404 | 2.9 | 834 |
| Census Tract 9509 | 2,179 | 174.4 | 12 |
| Census Tract 9512 | 2,005 | 41.3 | 49 |
| Census Tract 9501 | 1,573 | 144.8 | 11 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.