Elk, PA County is located in the northwestern corner of the state and has a population of 31,037. With a population density of 36 people per square mile, it is lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. This suburban area is home to many businesses such as Benton's Hardware, The Elk Sports Authority, and The Grand Valley Coffee Shop. Year-round outdoor activities can be enjoyed by visitors and locals alike including hiking trails like State Game Lands No. 211 which boasts 13 miles of trails for biking or walking. Other organizations in Elk County are the Elk County Historical Society and the St Marys Public Library. For those interested in sports, Elk Area Little League offers baseball and softball for children aged 4-16 while there are also adult recreational leagues for soccer and softball that play throughout the year.
The population in Elk County is 31,037. There are 38 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elk County is 48.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elk County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Elk County
- 52.1% are married
- 10.6% are divorced
- 25.3% are married with children
- 13.1% have children, but are single
Race in Elk County
- 97.6% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander