Elk County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Elk County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42047
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 047
Geography
- Land Area
- 826.90 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.94 sq mi
- Total Area
- 831.84 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.427332
- Longitude
- -78.653937
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 30,448
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 24,663
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 30,137 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 316 | 1.0% |
| White | 29,546 | 97.0% |
| Black | 166 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,435 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 0.9% |
| White | 24,011 | 97.4% |
| Black | 163 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 120 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 30,506
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,935
- Poverty Rate
- 8.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,625
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,966 | 95.0% |
| Black | 184 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 130 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,256
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,393 | 33.2% |
| Republican | 10,714 | 55.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,710 | 8.9% |
| Other | 139 | 0.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,641 | 50.1% |
| Female | 9,568 | 49.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,084 | 83.5% |
| Hispanic | 191 | 1.0% |
| Black | 14 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 83 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,537
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 70.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,350 | 70.6% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 57.1% |
| Black | 6 | 42.9% |
| Asian | 54 | 65.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,862 | 71.2% |
| Female | 6,643 | 69.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,699 (42.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,664 (20.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 16,880
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $134,572
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $717
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 3.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.