Elk County (Pennsylvania)

Elk County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania in the United States. In the 2000 census, the county had 35,112 inhabitants and a population density of 16 inhabitants per square kilometer. The administrative headquarters ( County Seat) is Ridgway.

Geography

The county has an area of ​​2155 square kilometers, of which 9 square kilometers of water are.

Demographics

Due to immigration from Bavaria (almost 43 % of the population of the county have German ancestors ), Italians, Belgians and Irish (eg to St. Marys, the only city and largest town ) in the 19th century is still a significant part of the population Catholic.

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Cities and towns

  • Benezette Township
  • Fox Township
  • Highland Township
  • Horton Township
  • Jay Township
  • Johnsonburg
  • Jones Township
  • Millstone Township
  • Ridgway Township
  • Ridgway
  • Spring Creek Township
  • St. Marys
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