McKean County, Pennsylvania
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 45,936 people, 18,024 households, and 12,094 families residing in the county. The population density
was 47 people per square mile (18/km²). There were 21,644 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.46% White
, 1.87% Black
or African American
, 0.32% Native American
, 0.30% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.40% from other races
, and 0.61% from two or more races. 1.06% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 21.9% were of German, 13.3% Irish
, 12.6% Italian
, 11.2% American
, 8.7% Swedish and 8.6% English
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 18,024 households out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.50% were married couples
living together, 10.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.90% were non-families. 28.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.70% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 28.50% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 16.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 100.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.70 males.
The 500 school districts of Pennsylvania were ranked for student academic achievement by the Pittsburgh Business Times in 2008.
is between U.S. Route 6
and Pennsylvania Route 59
, just east of the Allegheny National Forest
near Mount Jewett
.
Census
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of 2000, there were 45,936 people, 18,024 households, and 12,094 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 47 people per square mile (18/km²). There were 21,644 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.46% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.87% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.32% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.30% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.40% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.61% from two or more races. 1.06% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 21.9% were of German, 13.3% Irish
Irish people
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, 12.6% Italian
Italian people
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, 11.2% American
United States
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, 8.7% Swedish and 8.6% English
English people
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 18,024 households out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.90% were non-families. 28.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.70% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 28.50% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 16.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 100.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.70 males.
Municipalities
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in McKean County:Boroughs
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Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania Mount Jewett is a borough in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,070 at the 2000 census. The students of the borough attend school in the Kane Area School District, even though the borough is surrounded by Hamlin Township--belonging to neighboring Smethport Area School... Port Allegany, Pennsylvania Port Allegany is a borough in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,355 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Port Allegany is located at .... Smethport, Pennsylvania Smethport is a borough in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The current mayor is Ross Porter. The population was 1,684 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of McKean County.-History:The U.S... |
Townships
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Foster Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania Foster Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,566 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... Hamilton Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania Hamilton Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 637 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,... Keating Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania Keating Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,087 at the 2000 census.-Origin:The town was named after John Keating, manager and trustee of the Ceres Company, which developed land in the area and sold it to settlers.-Geography:According to the... |
Liberty Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania Liberty Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,726 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 83.5 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there... |
Public School Districts
- Bradford Area School DistrictBradford Area School DistrictThe Bradford Area School District is a mid sized, rural and suburban, public school district located in north central Pennsylvania. The district encompasses approximately 250 square miles. It serves the City of Bradford, Borough of Lewis Run and Bradford Township, Corydon Township, Foster Township...
- Kane Area School DistrictKane Area School DistrictThe Kane Area School District is a small, rural, public school district located in southwestern McKean County and parts of Elk County in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States, near the Allegheny National Forest. They are known as the Kane Wolves...
(Also covers part of Elk County) - Otto-Eldred School DistrictOtto-Eldred School DistrictThe Otto-Eldred School District is a diminutive, rural, public school district in McKean County. The school district is named after three of the four municipalites it serves: Eldred, Eldred Township, and Otto Township. Annin Township is also within its boundaries. It encompasses approximately 86...
- Port Allegany School DistrictPort Allegany School DistrictPort Allegany School District is a Public school district located in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. Geographically the district is situated in the north-central-west part of the state. The district bridges two counties: McKean and Potter. The offices for the school system are in Port...
(Also covers part of Potter County) - Smethport Area School DistrictSmethport Area School DistrictSmethport Area School District is a public school district located in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. Situated in the north central part of the state, it overlooks the borough of Smethport, which serves as the county seat. The district has its entire complex in the borough of...
- Oswayo Valley School DistrictOswayo Valley School DistrictThe Oswayo Valley School District is a public school district in Potter County. The school serves the boroughs of Oswayo and Shinglehouse, as well as Clara Township, Sharon Township, and Oswayo Township. McKean County's Ceres Township is also within district boundaries...
(Also covers part of Potter County)
The 500 school districts of Pennsylvania were ranked for student academic achievement by the Pittsburgh Business Times in 2008.
- Bradford Area School District - 403rd
- Kane Area School District - 342nd
- Otto-Eldred School District - 408th
- Port Allegany School District - 446th
- Smethport Area School District - 415th
- Oswayo Valley School District - 458th
Private Schools
As reported by EdNA, Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 2010.- Bradford Area Christian Academy, Bradford
- Chestnut Street Christian School, Bradford
- St. Bernard School, Bradford
Recreation
There is one Pennsylvania state park in McKean County. Kinzua Bridge State ParkKinzua Bridge State Park
Kinzua Bridge State Park is a Pennsylvania state park near Mount Jewett, in Hamlin and Keating Townships, McKean County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park lies between U.S...
is between U.S. Route 6
U.S. Route 6 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 6 travels east–west near the north edge of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania from the Ohio state line near Pymatuning Reservoir east to the Mid-Delaware Bridge over the Delaware River into Port Jervis, New York. It is the longest highway segment in the Commonwealth. Most of it is a...
and Pennsylvania Route 59
Pennsylvania Route 59
Pennsylvania Route 59 is a long state highway located in northwest Pennsylvania. The route links Warren to Smethport, terminating at U.S. Route 6 at both ends. PA 59 acts as a northerly bypass to US 6, directly connecting Warren and Smethport while US 6 dips south to serve Kane and Mount...
, just east of the Allegheny National Forest
Allegheny National Forest
The Allegheny National Forest is a National Forest located in northwestern Pennsylvania. The forest covers of land. Within the forest is Kinzua Dam, which impounds the Allegheny River to form Allegheny Reservoir. The administrative headquarters for the Allegheny National Forest is located in Warren...
near Mount Jewett
Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania
Mount Jewett is a borough in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,070 at the 2000 census. The students of the borough attend school in the Kane Area School District, even though the borough is surrounded by Hamlin Township--belonging to neighboring Smethport Area School...
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See also
- List of municipal authorities in McKean County, Pennsylvania
- National Register of Historic Places listings in McKean County, PennsylvaniaNational Register of Historic Places listings in McKean County, PennsylvaniaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in McKean County, Pennsylvania.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States...
External links
- A resource website for families in McKean County including the McKean County Resource Directory
- McKean County Government
- McKean County Capitol History
- Bradford Today
- Bradford Era News
- Gardeau Train Wreck of 2006 - A website dedicated to the train wreck and chemical spill of June 30, 2006. Location: Gardeau, Norwich Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania