Elk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 35,112 people, with a population density of about 42.35 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 829.00 square miles (2,147.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Ridgway, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is St. Marys.
Geographically, Elk County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at St. Marys 1,667 ft and its lowest point at Johnsonburg 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.