Time Zone: Elk County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Ridgway is the Seat for Elk County.
Elk County was founded April 18, 1843. Elk was created by taking area from Jefferson, and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Elk had a population of 32,011 people. This is a decrease of 8.83% since the last Census (which gave a population of 35,112 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Elk represented 0.29% of the total population of Pennsylvania, making it the state's 59th most populous county (out of 67 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 31,946 | -9.02% | -0.2% since 2009 |
2009 | 32,011 | -8.83% | -0.81% since 2008 |
2008 | 32,274 | -8.08% | -1.12% since 2007 |
2007 | 32,638 | -7.05% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 35,112 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Elk County Census Page for Elk County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Elk County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Elk County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Saint Marys | 13,318 | 14,502 | 8.16% decrease |
Ridgway | 4,043 | 4,591 | 11.94% decrease |
Johnsonburg | 2,645 | 3,003 | 11.92% decrease |
Websites for Elk County
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