Elk township, Pennsylvania
Elk township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Elk township is a geographic entity located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,723. The land area covers 10.05 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,723 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 617 | ±59 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 647 | ±62 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 617 | ±59 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 30 | ±24 |
| Median Home Value | $408,600 | ±$24,096 |
| Median Gross Rent | $792 | ±$83 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $114,856 | ±$16,105 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,567 | ±$4,561 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | ±3.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 89 | ±68 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 958 | ±147 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94% | ±2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,729 (2024)
ID: 133715
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY TREASURER
PO BOX 153, LEWISVILLE PA 19351-0153
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GUS Population: 560,745 (2024)
ID: 133449
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
313 W MARKET ST, STE 6202, WEST CHESTER PA 19380
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Newark, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Newark, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | West Grove, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Port Deposit, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Kennett Square, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Christiana, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | North East, MD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lincoln University
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College | 5.0 mi away | 1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA, 19352-0999 |
4843658000
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OXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 48 SOUTH SECOND STREET, OXFORD, PA, 19363 |
(610) 932-9625
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Cecil College
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College | 7.1 mi away | One Seahawk Drive, North East, MD, 21901-1900 |
4102871000
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AVON GROVE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 117 ROSEHILL AVENUE, WEST GROVE, PA, 19390 |
(610) 869-2004
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Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 8.9 mi away | 211 Louviers Drive, Newark, DE, 19711 |
3027375100101
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RISING SUN BRANCH
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 111 COLONIAL WAY, RISING SUN, MD, 21911 |
(410) 398-2706
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University of Delaware
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College | 9.0 mi away | 104 Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE, 19716 |
3028312000
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BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 301 NEWARK AVE., ELKTON, MD, 21921 |
(410) 996-5600
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Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty
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College Vocational | 10.5 mi away | 160 Pencader Plaza, Newark, DE, 19713-2305 |
3027386251
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ELKTON CENTRAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 301 NEWARK AVE., ELKTON, MD, 21921 |
(410) 996-5600
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at OCTORARO LAKE, PA US, located 8.4 miles from Elk township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.6° | 22.2° | 30.4° | 3.46" | 5.0" |
| February | 41.6° | 23.0° | 32.3° | 2.86" | 7.1" |
| March | 50.5° | 30.9° | 40.7° | 4.24" | 2.6" |
| April | 63.1° | 39.9° | 51.5° | 3.79" | 0.1" |
| May | 72.3° | 50.3° | 61.3° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.4° | 59.8° | 70.1° | 4.45" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.6° | 64.9° | 74.8° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.8° | 63.0° | 72.9° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.9° | 55.7° | 65.8° | 5.17" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.7° | 43.7° | 54.2° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.0° | 33.2° | 43.1° | 3.37" | 0.3" |
| December | 43.1° | 26.8° | 34.9° | 4.13" | 3.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln University CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Oxford borough | Borough | 5.2 mi | — |
| Nottingham CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| West Grove borough | Borough | 7.0 mi | — |
| Rising Sun town | Town | 8.6 mi | — |
| Newark city | City | 8.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4202923032. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.