Jones township, Pennsylvania
Jones township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jones township is a geographic entity located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,530. The land area covers 144.78 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,530 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 53.3 yrs | ±5.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 650 | ±60 | 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 | 1,034 | ±75 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 650 | ±60 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 384 | ±61 |
| Median Home Value | $132,600 | ±$17,669 |
| Median Gross Rent | $648 | ±$291 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,500 | ±$5,548 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,405 | ±$6,142 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | ±4.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 154 | ±64 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 702 | ±117 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.7% | ±2.9% |
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: 1,536 (2024)
ID: 194887
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
PO BOX 25, WILCOX PA 15870-0025
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GUS Population: 30,124 (2024)
ID: 173721
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF CLERK
PO BOX 448, RIDGWAY PA 15853-0448
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Ridgway, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Johnsonburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Johnsonburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Kane, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Kane, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Kane, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ridgway, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Ridgway, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Saint Marys, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Saint Marys, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WILCOX PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 105 CLARION STREET, WILCOX, PA, 15870 |
(814) 929-5639
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JOHNSONBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 520 MARKET ST, JOHNSONBURG, PA, 15845 |
(814) 965-4110
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MOUNT JEWETT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 7 E. MAIN ST, MOUNT JEWETT, PA, 16740 |
(814) 778-5588
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FRIENDS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 230 CHASE STREET, KANE, PA, 16735 |
(814) 837-7010
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ST MARYS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 127 CENTER ST, ST MARYS, PA, 15857 |
(814) 834-6141
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RIDGWAY FREE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 329 CENTER ST, RIDGWAY, PA, 15853 |
(814) 773-7573
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HAMLIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.3 mi away | 123 S MECHANIC ST, SMETHPORT, PA, 16749 |
(814) 887-9262
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CAMERON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 27 WEST 4TH. STREET, EMPORIUM, PA, 15834 |
(814) 486-8011
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SHEFFIELD TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 22.4 mi away | 20 LEATHER ST, SHEFFIELD, PA, 16347 |
(814) 968-3439
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SAMUEL W SMITH MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.1 mi away | 201 E MAPLE ST, PORT ALLEGANY, PA, 16743 |
(814) 642-9210
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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 GLEN HAZEL 2 NE DAM, PA US, located 2.1 miles from Jones township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5° | 13.1° | 21.8° | 3.47" | 17.8" |
| February | 33.3° | 13.5° | 23.4° | 2.68" | 15.4" |
| March | 42.5° | 20.9° | 31.7° | 3.38" | 10.3" |
| April | 56.4° | 31.0° | 43.7° | 3.95" | 2.0" |
| May | 67.4° | 41.9° | 54.7° | 4.32" | 0.2" |
| June | 74.7° | 50.8° | 62.8° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.5° | 55.0° | 66.8° | 4.67" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.4° | 53.7° | 65.5° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.1° | 47.5° | 59.3° | 3.95" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.7° | 37.0° | 47.8° | 3.87" | 0.5" |
| November | 45.6° | 28.0° | 36.8° | 3.78" | 5.6" |
| December | 34.5° | 19.7° | 27.1° | 3.60" | 14.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Johnsonburg borough | Borough | 6.8 mi | — |
| Mount Jewett borough | Borough | 10.2 mi | — |
| St. Marys city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
| Kane borough | Borough | 10.8 mi | — |
| James City CDP | CDP | 11.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4204738368. • 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.