Elk County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,506 | — | #1,465 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,380 | -11.7% | #1,481 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.4 years | +24.4% | #335 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $133,600 | -52.6% | #2,478 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $719 | -38.2% | #2,648 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | -31.0% | #506 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Elk County has a population of 30,506, making it the #1,465 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.4 years, which is 24.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Elk County is $66,380, ranking #1,481 out of 3,222 counties — 11.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Elk County is $133,600 (-52.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $719/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.5%.
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97.7% of residents in Elk County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.5% above the national rate.
About Elk County, Pennsylvania
Elk County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 30,506, making it the 1,465th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Elk County is 48.4 years, which is 24.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Elk County is $66,380, which ranks #1,481 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Elk County is $133,600, 52.6% below the national median. Renters in Elk County pay a median gross rent of $719 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Elk County, 20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.2 min.
Elk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.0%).
All data for Elk County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.