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| McKean County, Pennsylvania | |
 McKean County Courthouse
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 Location in the state of Pennsylvania | |
 Pennsylvania's location in the U.S. | |
| Founded | September 1, 1826 |
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| Named for | Thomas McKean |
| Seat | Smethport |
| Largest city | Bradford |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
984 sq mi (2,549 km²) 979 sq mi (2,536 km²) 5.0 sq mi (13 km²), 0.5% |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
40,432 43/sq mi (17/km²) |
| Congressional district | 15th |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website | www.mckeancountypa.org |
McKean County is a rural county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 40,432.[1] Its county seat is Smethport.[2] The county was created in 1804 and organized in 1826.[3] It was named in honor of former Pennsylvania Governor and Declaration of Independence signer Thomas McKean.[4]
McKean County comprises the Bradford, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is in a sparsely populated region known as the "Pennsylvania Wilds", including the Allegheny National Forest and borders New York. McKean County is home of "The Zippo Lighter" and boasts of being "The Black Cherry Capital of the World."
McKean County was founded because of its natural resources of oil and timber, both of which continue to provide a significant input to the economy. Today, a university, rural medical center, federal prison and manufacturing companies balance the area's economy.
Geography[]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 984 square miles (2,550 km2), of which 979 square miles (2,540 km2) is land and 5.0 square miles (13 km2) (0.5%) is water.[5] It has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb) and average monthly temperatures in downtown Bradford range from 23.0 °F in January to 67.6 °F in July, while in Mount Jewett they range from 21.2 °F in January to 65.1 °F in July. [1]
Adjacent counties[]
- Cattaraugus County, New York (north)
- Allegany County, New York (northeast)
- Potter County (east)
- Cameron County (southeast)
- Elk County (south)
- Forest County (southwest)
- Warren County (west)
Major highways[]
US 6- US 219
- [[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 44]]
- [[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 46]]
- [[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 59]]
- [[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 146]]
- [[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 155]]
- [[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 321]]
- [[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 346]]
- [[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 446]]
- [[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 546]]
- [[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 646]]
- [[Template:Infobox road/PA/link PA|PA 770]]
National protected area[]
- Allegheny National Forest (part)
- Allegheny National Recreation Area (part)
Demographics[]
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 142 | ||
| 1820 | 728 | 412.7% | |
| 1830 | 1,439 | 97.7% | |
| 1840 | 2,975 | 106.7% | |
| 1850 | 5,254 | 76.6% | |
| 1860 | 8,859 | 68.6% | |
| 1870 | 8,825 | −0.4% | |
| 1880 | 42,565 | 382.3% | |
| 1890 | 46,863 | 10.1% | |
| 1900 | 51,343 | 9.6% | |
| 1910 | 47,868 | −6.8% | |
| 1920 | 48,934 | 2.2% | |
| 1930 | 55,167 | 12.7% | |
| 1940 | 56,673 | 2.7% | |
| 1950 | 56,607 | −0.1% | |
| 1960 | 54,517 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 51,915 | −4.8% | |
| 1980 | 50,653 | −2.4% | |
| 1990 | 47,131 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 45,963 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 43,450 | −5.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2020[1][10] | |||
As of the 2000 census,[11] 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, 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. 35.0% German, 22.2% Irish, 14.6% Italian, 12.3% English, 10.0% Swedish, 8.6% American, 5.8% Polish, and 3.7% French ancestry.
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 age distribution of the population shows 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.
Micropolitan Statistical Area[]
The United States Office of Management and Budget[12] has designated McKean County as the Bradford, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area (µSA).[13] As of the 2010 U.S. Census[14] the micropolitan area ranked 13th most populous in Pennsylvania and the 277th most populous in the United States with a population of 43,450.
Law and government[]
Results the 2016 presidential election in McKean County, Pennsylvania by Borough and Township
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 14,083 | 72.18% | 5,098 | 26.13% | 329 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 11,635 | 70.67% | 4,025 | 24.45% | 804 | 4.88% |
| 2012 | 9,545 | 62.99% | 5,297 | 34.95% | 312 | 2.06% |
| 2008 | 9,224 | 57.61% | 6,465 | 40.38% | 321 | 2.00% |
| 2004 | 10,941 | 62.79% | 6,294 | 36.12% | 191 | 1.10% |
| 2000 | 9,661 | 61.12% | 5,510 | 34.86% | 635 | 4.02% |
| 1996 | 6,838 | 45.99% | 5,509 | 37.05% | 2,522 | 16.96% |
| 1992 | 6,965 | 42.47% | 5,331 | 32.51% | 4,104 | 25.02% |
| 1988 | 9,323 | 63.22% | 5,300 | 35.94% | 124 | 0.84% |
| 1984 | 10,963 | 69.22% | 4,818 | 30.42% | 58 | 0.37% |
| 1980 | 9,229 | 60.85% | 5,064 | 33.39% | 873 | 5.76% |
| 1976 | 10,305 | 60.88% | 6,424 | 37.95% | 197 | 1.16% |
| 1972 | 11,958 | 71.72% | 4,513 | 27.07% | 202 | 1.21% |
| 1968 | 10,506 | 59.67% | 6,326 | 35.93% | 775 | 4.40% |
| 1964 | 7,948 | 41.82% | 10,950 | 57.61% | 109 | 0.57% |
| 1960 | 13,699 | 63.62% | 7,767 | 36.07% | 66 | 0.31% |
| 1956 | 14,725 | 73.81% | 5,152 | 25.82% | 73 | 0.37% |
| 1952 | 15,256 | 73.43% | 5,373 | 25.86% | 147 | 0.71% |
| 1948 | 10,218 | 66.91% | 4,785 | 31.33% | 269 | 1.76% |
| 1944 | 11,988 | 64.45% | 6,492 | 34.90% | 121 | 0.65% |
| 1940 | 14,822 | 67.58% | 6,991 | 31.88% | 119 | 0.54% |
| 1936 | 11,837 | 53.37% | 9,733 | 43.88% | 611 | 2.75% |
| 1932 | 9,970 | 65.01% | 4,661 | 30.39% | 704 | 4.59% |
| 1928 | 14,012 | 73.49% | 4,964 | 26.04% | 90 | 0.47% |
| 1924 | 9,072 | 68.99% | 2,376 | 18.07% | 1,701 | 12.94% |
| 1920 | 7,830 | 68.65% | 2,505 | 21.96% | 1,071 | 9.39% |
| 1916 | 4,300 | 51.81% | 3,161 | 38.09% | 838 | 10.10% |
| 1912 | 1,345 | 16.81% | 2,362 | 29.52% | 4,294 | 53.67% |
| 1908 | 5,073 | 58.01% | 2,867 | 32.78% | 805 | 9.21% |
| 1904 | 5,719 | 67.48% | 1,636 | 19.30% | 1,120 | 13.22% |
| 1900 | 6,319 | 61.39% | 3,427 | 33.29% | 547 | 5.31% |
| 1896 | 5,077 | 59.59% | 3,074 | 36.08% | 369 | 4.33% |
| 1892 | 3,594 | 50.01% | 2,843 | 39.56% | 750 | 10.44% |
| 1888 | 4,066 | 52.74% | 2,922 | 37.90% | 721 | 9.35% |
| 1884 | 3,820 | 49.95% | 2,980 | 38.97% | 847 | 11.08% |
| 1880 | 3,693 | 51.46% | 3,169 | 44.15% | 315 | 4.39% |
Voter Registration[]
As of February 21, 2022, there are 24,893 registered voters in McKean County.[16]
Chart of Voter Registration
- Democratic: 6,037 (24.25%)
- Republican: 15,357 (61.69%)
- Independent: 2,296 (9.22%)
- Third Party: 1,203 (4.83%)
State Senate[17][]
- Cris Dush, Republican, Pennsylvania's 25th Senatorial District
State House of Representatives[17][]
- Martin T. Causer, Republican, Pennsylvania's 67th Representative District
United States House of Representatives[]
- Glenn Thompson, Republican, Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district
United States Senate[]
- Pat Toomey, Republican
- Bob Casey, Jr., Democrat
Education[]
Map of McKean County, Pennsylvania School Districts
Public school districts[]
- Bradford Area School District
- Kane Area School District (Also covers part of Elk County)
- Otto-Eldred School District
- Port Allegany School District (Also covers part of Potter County)
- Smethport Area School District
- Oswayo Valley School District (Majority of which is in Potter County, covers small portion in McKean County)
Private schools[]
As reported by EdNA, Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 2010.
- Bradford Area Christian Academy, Bradford
- Chestnut Street Christian School, Bradford
- Custer City Private School
- St. Bernard School, Bradford
- Learning Center Inc, Bradford
- United Christian Academy, Smethport
Libraries[]
- Bradford Area Public Library
- Friends Memorial Public Library - Kane
- Hamlin Memorial Library - Smethport
- Mount Jewett Memorial Library
- Samuel W Smith Memorial Public Library - Port Allegany
Other education entities[]
- Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems - Custer City
- Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center - Port Allegany
- Seneca Highlands IU 9 - Smethport
- University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
- McKean County Historical Society's Museum at the Old Jail - Smethport
Recreation[]
There is one Pennsylvania state park in McKean County. Kinzua Bridge State Park is between U.S. Route 6 and Pennsylvania Route 59, just east of the Allegheny National Forest near Mount Jewett. When it was built, it was the highest and longest railroad bridge in the world. It was chosen by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and its Bureau of Parks as one of "Twenty Must-See Pennsylvania State Parks" and is a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. A tornado destroyed much of the bridge in 2003.
Communities[]
Map of McKean County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red) and Townships (white).
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:
City[]
- Bradford
Boroughs[]
- Eldred
- Kane
- Lewis Run
- Mount Jewett
- Port Allegany
- Smethport (county seat)
Townships[]
- Annin
- Bradford
- Ceres
- Corydon
- Eldred
- Foster
- Hamilton
- Hamlin
- Keating
- Lafayette
- Liberty
- Norwich
- Otto
- Sergeant
- Wetmore
Census-designated places[]
- Foster Brook
- Rew
Unincorporated communities[]
- Burning Well
- Coryville
- Cyclone
- Derrick City
- Farmers Valley
- Gifford
- Ludlow
Population ranking[]
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of McKean County.[14]
† county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2010 Census) |
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| 1 | Bradford | City | 8,770 |
| 2 | Kane | Borough | 3,730 |
| 3 | Port Allegany | Borough | 2,157 |
| 4 | † Smethport | Borough | 1,655 |
| 5 | Foster Brook | CDP | 1,251 |
| 6 | Mount Jewett | Borough | 919 |
| 7 | Eldred | Borough | 875 |
| 8 | Lewis Run | Borough | 617 |
| 9 | Rew | CDP | 199 |
See also[]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in McKean County, Pennsylvania
References[]
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/42/42083.html.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx.
- ^ "Pennsylvania: Individual County Chronologies". The Newberry Library. 2008. http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/PA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm.
- ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 194. https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ.
- ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_42.txt.
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- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu.
- ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed (March 24, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/pa190090.txt.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf.
- ^ "Census 2020". https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/mckeancountypennsylvania/PST045219.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov.
- ^ "Office of Management and Budget - The White House". https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb.
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- ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS.
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- ^ a b Center, Legislativate Data Processing. "Find Your Legislator" (in en). http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/county_list.cfm?CNTYLIST=McKean.
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 about the train wreck and chemical spill of June 30, 2006. Location: Gardeau, Norwich Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania
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