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Elkland, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 1,788 · #456 in Pennsylvania
About Elkland
Set in the northern part of Pennsylvania, Elkland is a small town counting 1,788 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Elkland is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.61 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 685 residents per square mile.
📰 Elkland News Today
- Frank W. Mack Obituary | Kenyon Funeral Home | Elkland, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 13
- Elkland Post Office Sits “Atop” Pennsylvania in More Ways than One USPS · Apr 6
- Elkland Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Drinking Water Warning Issued for Elkland Over Elevated Manganese Levels WENY News · Jul 2
- Man allegedly strangles woman, rams car into firetruck NorthcentralPA.com · Apr 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elkland Unique
- The only place in America named Elkland — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in Elkland
- Clark Wood El Sch
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Population (2024)1,788
Rank in state#456 of 1,013
Land area2.61 sq mi
Density685/sq mi
Coordinates41.9891, -77.3141