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As of 2010-2014, the total population of Elk County is 31,584, which is 10.05% less than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 3.89% and is much lower than the national average rate of 11.61%. The Elk County population density is 37.95 people per square mile, which is much lower than the state average density of 277.04 people per square mile and is much lower than the national average density of 82.73 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Elk County is white, which represent 98.29% of the total population. The average Elk County education level is lower than the state average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Population GrowthPopulation DensityPopulation by RacesPopulation by First AncestryPopulation by GenderPopulation by AgeEducationSchool EnrollmentHousehold and FamilyMarital StatusPlace of Birth and CitizenshipLanguage

Population in 2010-2014: 31,584. #59

Population Growth Since 2000, #66

Elk County
-10.05%
Pennsylvania
3.89%
U.S.
11.61%

Population Density, #61

Elk County
37.95 per square mile
Pennsylvania
277.04 per square mile
U.S.
82.73 per square mile

Population by Races

White:31,045 (98.29%, #1)
Black:195 (0.62%, #60)
Hispanic:211 (0.67%, #65)
Asian:118 (0.37%, #54)
Native (American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, etc.):67 (0.21%, #24)
One Race, Other:66 (0.21%, see rank)
Two or More Races:93 (0.29%, see rank)
 

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical race data.

Population by First Ancestry

28,039 (88.78%) out of the total population of 31,584 reported first ancestry.

 Elk County% of the Total PopulationPennsylvaniaU.S.
Arab90.03%, see rank0.49%0.56%
Czech720.23%, see rank0.40%0.47%
Danish260.08%, see rank0.13%0.42%
Dutch3971.26%, see rank1.76%1.40%
English2,0606.52%, see rank7.42%8.02%
French1,0053.18%, see rank1.87%3.34%
German15,26048.32%, see rank27.27%15.03%
Greek1710.54%, see rank0.50%0.41%
Hungarian890.28%, see rank1.03%0.46%
Irish4,63214.67%, see rank16.97%10.80%
Italian6,08619.27%, see rank12.13%5.52%
Norwegian630.20%, see rank0.33%1.42%
Polish2,4707.82%, see rank6.62%3.01%
Portuguese430.14%, see rank0.15%0.44%
Russian900.28%, see rank1.47%0.92%
Scotch-Irish2220.70%, see rank1.18%0.99%
Scottish2260.72%, see rank1.50%1.72%
Subsaharan African00.00%, see rank0.74%0.95%
Swedish1,7565.56%, see rank0.82%1.27%
Swiss4561.44%, see rank0.51%0.30%
Ukrainian310.10%, see rank0.88%0.31%
American2,1316.75%, see rank5.22%7.12%
Welsh910.29%, see rank1.30%0.57%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical first ancestry data.

Population by Gender

Male: 15,726 (49.79%, see rank)
Females: 15,858 (50.21%, see rank)

Elk County
Male: 49.79%
Female: 50.21%
Pennsylvania
Male: 48.84%
Female: 51.16%
U.S.
Male: 49.19%
Female: 50.81%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gender data.

Population by Age

Median Age (see rank)
Elk County
45.90 years old
Pennsylvania
40.40 years old
U.S.
37.40 years old

Median Age, Male (see rank)
Elk County
45.00 years old
Pennsylvania
38.90 years old
U.S.
36.10 years old

Median Age, Female (see rank)
Elk County
47.20 years old
Pennsylvania
41.90 years old
U.S.
38.80 years old

 Elk County% of the Total PopulationPennsylvaniaU.S.
Under 5 years1,4964.74%, see rank5.64%6.36%
5 to 9 years1,6735.30%, see rank5.89%6.51%
10 to 14 years1,9146.06%, see rank6.07%6.59%
15 to 19 years1,9026.02%, see rank6.84%6.85%
20 to 24 years1,3964.42%, see rank6.86%7.13%
25 to 34 years3,0459.64%, see rank12.38%13.47%
35 to 44 years3,90512.36%, see rank12.21%12.96%
45 to 54 years5,24716.61%, see rank14.70%14.09%
55 to 64 years4,78815.16%, see rank13.41%12.29%
65 to 74 years3,1199.88%, see rank8.32%7.64%
75 to 84 2,1706.87%, see rank5.18%4.25%
85 years and over9292.94%, see rank2.50%1.85%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical age data.

Education for the 25 Years and Over

 Elk CountyPennsylvaniaU.S.
Total 25 Years and Over Population23,203, 100%8,764,740209,056,129
Less Than High School2,131, 9.18%, see rank11.03%13.67%
High School Graduate11,881, 51.20%, see rank36.75%27.95%
Some College or Associate Degree5,609, 24.17%, see rank24.12%29.09%
Bachelor Degree2,502, 10.78%, see rank17.14%18.27%
Master, Doctorate, or Professional Degree1,080, 4.65%, see rank10.96%11.01%
USA.com Education Index#12.87, see rank13.4913.54
# Higher USA.com Education Index means more educated population.

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical education level data.

School Enrollment

 Elk County PennsylvaniaU.S.
Total PublicPrivatePublicPrivatePublicPrivate
Nursery School, Preschool, Kindergarten82855.92%44.08%62.52%37.48%71.30%28.70%
Elementary School (Grades 1-8)2,72480.69%, see rank19.31%, see rank86.09%13.91%89.86%10.14%
High School (Grades 9-12)1,70073.76%, see rank26.24%, see rank87.25%12.75%90.60%9.40%
College85182.61%, see rank17.39%, see rank63.29%36.71%78.37%21.63%
Graduate School16553.94%, see rank46.06%, see rank44.72%55.28%58.86%41.14%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical school enrollment data.

Household and Family

 Elk CountyPennsylvaniaU.S.
Total Households13,375, 100%4,957,736116,211,092
Average Household Size2.33, see rank2.492.63
1 Person Households4,153, 31.05%, see rank29.56%27.57%
2 or More Person Households9,222, 68.95%, see rank70.44%72.43%
Family Households (Families)8,830, 66.02%, see rank64.63%66.22%
Average Family Size2.96, see rank3.173.32
Married-Couple Family6,749, 50.46%, see rank48.29%48.42%
Nonfamily Households4,545, 33.98%, see rank35.37%33.78%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical household and family data.

Marital Status of 15 Years and Over

 Elk County%PennsylvaniaU.S.
15 Years and Over Total26,501see rank10,512,604252,974,135
Males, 15 Years and Over13,157100%, see rank5,082,468123,281,364
Never Married4,17431.72%, see rank36.13%35.77%
Married7,21754.85%, see rank52.34%52.04%
Widowed4663.54%, see rank3.10%2.57%
Divorced1,3009.88%, see rank8.43%9.62%
Females, 15 Years and Over13,344100%, see rank5,430,136129,692,771
Never Married2,88421.61%, see rank30.18%29.48%
Married7,28854.62%, see rank48.71%49.19%
Widowed1,66712.49%, see rank10.75%9.16%
Divorced1,50511.28%, see rank10.35%12.16%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical marital status data.

Place of Birth and Citizenship

 Elk County%PennsylvaniaU.S.
Native31,30999.13%, see rank93.87%86.93%
Born in the State of Residence28,49190.21%, see rank73.68%58.73%
Born in Different State2,7238.62%, see rank18.61%26.78%
Born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas,
or Born Abroad to American Parent(s)		950.30%, see rank1.58%1.42%
Foreign Born2750.87%, see rank6.13%13.07%
Foreign Born with U.S. Citizenship2050.65%, see rank3.15%5.99%
Foreign Born without U.S. Citizenship700.22%, see rank2.98%7.09%
Born In Europe1200.38%, see rank1.34%1.53%
Born In Asia650.21%, see rank2.36%3.82%
Born In Africa00.00%, see rank0.44%0.55%
Born In Oceania30.01%, see rank0.03%0.07%
Born In Latin America870.28%, see rank1.84%6.83%
Born In Northern America00.00%, see rank0.12%0.26%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical place of birth and citizenship data.

Language Spoken at Home

 Elk County%PennsylvaniaU.S.
English12,91996.59%, see rank88.50%79.39%
Spanish710.53%, see rank4.69%11.75%
Other Indo-European Languages3542.65%, see rank4.40%4.52%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages190.14%, see rank1.81%3.36%
Other120.09%, see rank0.60%0.99%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical language spoken at home data.


 
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