Elk County, Pennsylvania

Elk County
Elk County Courthouse in Ridgway
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°25′N 78°39′W / 41.42°N 78.65°W / 41.42; -78.65
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
FoundedApril 18, 1843
Named forEastern elk
SeatRidgway
Largest citySt. Marys
Area
 • Total832 sq mi (2,150 km2)
 • Land827 sq mi (2,140 km2)
 • Water4.9 sq mi (13 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total30,990
 • Density37.5/sq mi (14.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district15th
Websitewww.co.elk.pa.us

Elk County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 30,990.[1] Its county seat is Ridgway.[2]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Elk County, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.