Английская Википедия:Elk County, Pennsylvania

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox U.S. county Elk County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 30,990.[1] Its county seat is Ridgway.[2] The county was created on April 18, 1843, from parts of Jefferson, Clearfield, and McKean Counties. Elk County is named for the eastern elk (Cervus canadensis) that historically inhabited the region. Elk County is in the sparsely populated Pennsylvania Wilds region.

The county is notable for having one of the highest concentrations of Roman Catholics in the United States, with 69% of the county's residents identifying as Catholic.

Geography

Elk County consists of low rolling hills, carved by frequent drainages and heavily wooded.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Шаблон:Convert, of which Шаблон:Convert is land and Шаблон:Convert (0.6%) is water.[3] Elk has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb) and average monthly temperatures in Ridgway range from 23.2 °F in January to 67.4 °F in July, while in Saint Marys they range from 22.6 °F in January to 66.8 °F in July.[4]

Adjacent counties

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State protected areas

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Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census,[5] there were 30,990 people and 14,215 households. The population density was Шаблон:Convert. There were 16,855 housing units at an average density of Шаблон:Convert. The racial makeup of the county was 97.9% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.0% from two or more races. 0.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 46.6% were of German, 17.6% Italian, 15.2% Irish, 7.3% Polish, 6.7% English, 6.3% American, and 5.2% Swedish.

Demographics

Шаблон:US Census population Шаблон:Stack There were 14,124 households, out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.00% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.00% were non-families. 27.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.

The county population contained 24.00% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 17.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 95.30 males.

Elk County has one of the highest concentrations of Roman Catholics in the United States. As of 2010, nearly 70% of the county's residents identified as Catholic.

2020 census

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Elk County Racial Composition[6]
Race Num. Perc.
White (NH) 30,339 97.9%
Black or African American (NH) 155 0.5%
Native American (NH) 62 0.2%
Asian (NH) 124 0.4%
Other/Mixed (NH) 310 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 279 .9%

Economy

As of the 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates, Elk County's largest industry and source of employment is manufacturing, with the second largest being educational services, healthcare, and social services.

Government and politics

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Voter demographics

As of February 5, 2024, there are 19,996 registered voters in Elk County.[7]

Elk County has tended to be politically competitive in statewide and national elections. The county has frequently voted with the eventual winner of national elections, from 1920 to 2008, except for 1928 when Al Smith carried the county with nearly 60% of the vote over winner Herbert Hoover, in 1940 when Wendell Willkie carried the county with a very slim margin of 29 votes over incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt and in 1968, when Hubert Humphrey won it over eventual winner Richard Nixon.

County commissioners

  • Joseph Daghir, Republican
  • M. Fritz Lecker, Republican
  • Matthew G. Quesenberry, Democrat

Other county offices

  • Clerk of Courts and Prothonotary, Susanne Schneider, Republican
  • Coroner, Michelle Muccio, Republican
  • District Attorney, Beau Grove, Republican
  • Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds, Lee Neureiter, Republican
  • Sheriff, Todd Caltagarone, Republican
  • Treasurer, Peggy Schneider, Republican
  • Auditors, Sandra A. Caltagarone, Republican; Jean Zore, Republican; Siobhan Voss, Democrat

State representative

State senator

United States representative

United States senators

Education

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Map of Elk County, Pennsylvania School Districts

Community education center

The Community Education Center of Elk and Cameron Counties (or CEC) provides credit, non-credit, and enrichment programs.

Public school districts

Private schools

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  • Elk County Catholic High School
  • St Boniface School - Kersey
  • St Leo School - Ridgway
  • St Marys Catholic Elementary School = Saint Marys
  • St Marys Catholic Middle School = Saint Marys
  • North Central Workforce Investment Board - Ridgway
  • Anne Forbes Nursery School - Ridgway

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Libraries

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  • Elk County Library System - Saint Marys
  • Johnsonburg Public Library - Johnsonburg
  • Ridgway Free Public Library - Ridgway
  • Saint Marys Public Library - Saint Marys
  • Tri State Coll Library Co-Op - Rosemont
  • Wilcox Public Library - Wilcox

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Communities

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Elk County boroughs and municipalities

Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs, and townships are located in Elk County:

City

Boroughs

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Unincorporated communities

Townships

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Former Townships

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Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Elk County.[10]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 St. Marys City 13,070
2 † Ridgway Borough 4,078
3 Johnsonburg Borough 2,483
4 Kersey CDP 937
5 Weedville CDP 542
6 Byrnedale CDP 427
7 Wilcox CDP 383
8 James City CDP 287
9 Force CDP 253

See also

References

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