Elk County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Elk County, Pennsylvania
Elk County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
30,506
Median Age
48.4
Male Median
47.3
Female Median
49.4
Elk County, Pennsylvania Population Growth
Elk County, Pennsylvania Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.1%%.
-6.1%% Growth
Elk County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Elk County, Pennsylvania Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.4 | 30,506 |
| 2023 | 48.5 | 30,703 |
| 2022 | 48.2 | 30,886 |
| 2021 | 48.1 | 31,037 |
| 2020 | 47.9 | 30,077 |
| 2019 | 47.4 | 30,340 |
| 2018 | 46.9 | 30,608 |
| 2017 | 46.7 | 30,781 |
| 2016 | 46.6 | 31,111 |
| 2015 | 46.4 | 31,370 |
| 2014 | 45.9 | 31,584 |
| 2013 | 45.6 | 31,799 |
| 2012 | 45.1 | 31,981 |
| 2011 | 44.4 | 32,233 |
| 2010 | 43.8 | 32,480 |
Elk County, Pennsylvania Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.5% |
| 5–17 | 14.4% |
| 18–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–54 | 23.3% |
| 55–64 | 16.6% |
| 65+ | 24.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Elk County, Pennsylvania
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 75.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 42.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Elk County, Pennsylvania
The median age in Elk County, Pennsylvania is 48.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Elk County, Pennsylvania is 30,506.
In Elk County, Pennsylvania, seniors (ages 65+) make up 24.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Elk County, Pennsylvania is aging.