Elk County's estimated 2026 population is 29,785 with a growth rate of -0.47% 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 -6.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.4 years
Female: 49.4 years
Male: 47.3 years
There are 24,721 adults, (7,366 of whom are seniors) in Elk County.
Female: 14,954 (49%)
Male: 15,552 (51%)
The racial composition of Elk County includes 94.95% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,966 | 94.95% |
| Two or more races | 1,156 | 3.79% |
| Black or African American | 184 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 130 | 0.43% |
| Other race | 66 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.01% |
Elk County's average per capita income is $43,853. Household income levels show a median of $66,380. The poverty rate stands at 8.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,120 | - |
| Families | $84,042 | $99,468 |
| Households | $66,380 | $81,773 |
| Non Families | $37,566 | $47,359 |
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