COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Elk County

Pennsylvania · 34,878 residents · 826.901 sq mi

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Elk County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,866. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $50,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

10% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 15%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

34,878

−1%vs 2000

vs 35,112 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

42 / sq mi

−1%vs 2000

vs 42 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.4

−10%vs 2000

vs 39.4 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202431K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,866

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $37,550 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,775

−41%vs 2000

vs $18,174 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.5%

+2.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$50,000

−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $77,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$290

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $418 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

79.7%

+0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.4% in 2000

20.3% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−2%vs 2000

vs 2.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic98.7%(34,643)

Black0.1%(47)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(142)

Asian0.3%(120)

Other0%

Diversity Score2.2%(771)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.3%(34,641)

Black0.1%(47)

Hispanic / Latino0.2%(68)

Asian0.3%(117)

Other0.2%(73)

Diversity Score2.2%(757)

Diversity Score

−1%vs 2000

vs 2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

9.5%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

74.9%

−7.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.7% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

2.8%

−1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.4 min

+29%vs 2000

vs 11.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk County, Pennsylvania?

Elk County, Pennsylvania has about 34,878 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elk County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Elk County, Pennsylvania earns about $24,866 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Elk County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Elk County, Pennsylvania?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elk County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk County, Pennsylvania?

About 9.5% of people in Elk County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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