Elk County, Pennsylvania

Elk County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 31,946.[1] Its county seat is Ridgway.[2]

Elk County
U.S. county
Elk County Courthouse in Ridgway
Elk County Courthouse in Ridgway
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Elk County
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Map of the United States highlighting Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°25′N 78°39′W
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
 • Estimate 
(2018)
30,169
 • Density36.5/sq mi (14.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district15th
Websitewww.co.elk.pa.us

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 31 May 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
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