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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.

YearPopulationChange
Since 2000		Year-to-Year Change
201031,946-9.02%-0.2% since 2009
200932,011-8.83%-0.81% since 2008
200832,274-8.08%-1.12% since 2007
200732,638-7.05% 
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200035,112The Last Census

More information can be found on the Elk County Census Page for Elk County.

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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   13,31814,5028.16% decrease  
Ridgway   4,0434,59111.94% decrease  
Johnsonburg   2,6453,00311.92% decrease  

Websites for Elk County

Official Website:   www.co.elk.pa.us/

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<1>On a yearly basis, the US Census Bureau creates an estimate of the county's population. Keep in mind that this is an estimate and not an actual count. The last physical count was the 2000 Census and the next count will be for the 2010 Census.

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