Pennsylvania State Route 346, 2013
Elk Township’s story
Elk Township in pictures
Census counts: 551 in 2000, 482 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2013 and 3 maps from 1941 on.
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Elk TownshipPA
A town of 462.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
462
2025 Census estimate · −4% since 2020
Median home value
$201K
Census ACS
Household income
$106K
median
Median age
45.9
years
Jobs based here
13
A commuter town
Is Elk Township a good place to live?
Elk Township’s July high is 79°F, below both Pennsylvania’s towns (85°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). 30% of the land in Elk Township is conserved, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 8.2% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Elk Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
462 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Mead TownshipGlade TownshipPine Grove TownshipElk Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Elk Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elk Township, and how to reach them.
PowerWarren Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
Internet1 providers74% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Elk Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWarren County Board of ElectionsWarren County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code1634516345 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Elk Township.
Outdoors
Conserved land covers nearly a quarter of Elk Township
18 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
29.9%conserved
29.9%
conserved · 8,310 of 27,819 acres
18 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Red Oak Campground Park | 0.1 mi | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commute
Elk Township stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally, with fewer of its residents who live below the poverty line
1.5% of residents live below the poverty line in Elk Township. Most working residents leave Elk Township for work: only 2% work in town. The median household income in Elk Township is $106,000.
2%work in town
| Elk Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 1.5% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $106,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.6% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Elk Township2%
Warren33%
Conewango Township10%
Mead Township8%
Millcreek Township4%
12 mi
median commute distance
13
jobs based in Elk Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
High risk in Elk Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Elk Township.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong wind
5
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Elk Township, a typical January night runs colder than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
Elk Township’s January low is 15°F. Elk Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
75″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–33°
Spring33–56°
Summer54–78°
Fall39–59°
Oct 9
typical first frost
May 12
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than Pennsylvania overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 32% of residents (38% statewide); people 65 and older are 25% of residents (20% statewide). Elk Township has lost 4% of its people since 2020, down to 462 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
45.9median age · PA 40.9
| Elk Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 29% | 29% |
Elk TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school26%
Some college27%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 39% and 61% women
The Census survey reached too few of Elk Township’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±11 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Elk Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.2% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.9% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 21.9% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.2% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.5% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20.5% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.5% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.3% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.4% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.3% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.2% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.1% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.4% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.6% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Health
How healthy Elk Township is
Elk Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 39% of Elk Township adults have high blood pressure.
| Elk Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 79% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
3 better17 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Elk Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.1% | 14.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 79.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.4% | 8.8% |
Warren General Hospital
12.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 23 attractions →Kinzua Dam and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Elk Township. Close and well known come first.
9 mi DamKinzua Dam
26 mi LakeChautauqua Lake
22 mi National forestAllegheny National Forest
25 mi State parkKinzua Bridge State Park
17 mi State parkAllegany State Park26 mi Ski areaHoliday Valley79 runs · 790 ft verticalSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Kinzua Dam: Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Chautauqua Lake: Banderas, Public domain · Allegheny National Forest: IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5 · Kinzua Bridge State Park: Nicholas from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Allegany State Park: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Elk Township
18pages on Elk Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Elk Township
About 1 of every 100 Elk Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Elk Township for work
Where Elk Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
13jobs based in Elk Township
2%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Elk Township
Township in Pennsylvania, United States
Elk Township is a township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 468 at the 2020 census, down from 520 at the 2010 census. 551 at the 2000 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 44 sq mi
- Area code
- 814
Questions about Elk Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Elk Township, PA a good place to live?
Elk Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.