St. Marys
City in Elk County, Pennsylvania
St. Marys is a city in Elk County, Pennsylvania, with 12,738 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,667 ft (508 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kersey, 8.2 miles SW.
- 12,738residents (2020 Census)
- 1,667 ftelevation · 508 m
- 99.3 sq miland area · 257.2 km²
- 128 / sq mipopulation density
- 15857ZIP code
About St. Marys
St. Marys is a city in Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 12,738 at the 2020 census. It was founded December 8, 1842, and was originally inhabited mostly by Bavarian Roman Catholics. It was originally named Marienstadt, which roughly translates to "City of Mary" or "Mary's Town". The city was naturally renamed to "St. Marys" as English became standard, and it was incorporated as the "Borough of St. Marys" in 1848. It is home to Straub Brewery and the first Benedictine convent in the United States. In 1992, the borough of St. Marys absorbed the surrounding township of Benzinger and incorporated as a city. Despite being Pennsylvania's second-largest city by area after Philadelphia, it is one of the state's least densely populated cities.
St. Marys is in the center of Pennsylvania's Elk country. It is one of the few places east of the Mississippi River that allows hunting of wild elk. The area is known for its access to outdoor activities, including trout streams and state hunting lands inside the city limits.
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Living in St. Marys
- Median household income
- $67,167
- Median home value
- $149,000
- Median rent
- $762/mo
- Median age
- 51.6
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St. Marys had 12,738 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,738 |
|---|---|
| Density | 128 per sq mi (50 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. Marys at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Elk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,738 (2020) |
| Land area | 99.32 sq mi (257.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,667 ft (508 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4550° N, 78.5202° W |
| ZIP code | 15857 |
| Official website | cityofstmarys.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4267344 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. Marys
- Kersey8.2 mi SW
- Johnsonburg8.6 mi W
- Jay9.6 mi S
- Jones10.4 mi NW
- Shippen10.6 mi E
- Fox10.7 mi SW
- Ridgway10.8 mi W
- Byrnedale11.3 mi S
- Wilcox11.8 mi NW
- Weedville12.5 mi S
- Force13.5 mi S
- Benezette14.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about St. Marys
What county is St. Marys in?
St. Marys is in Elk County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of St. Marys, PA?
12,738 people lived in St. Marys at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. Marys, PA?
The ZIP code of St. Marys is 15857.
What is the elevation of St. Marys?
1,667 feet (508 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. Marys?
Kersey (8.2 mi), Johnsonburg (8.6 mi), Jay (9.6 mi), Jones (10.4 mi), Shippen (10.6 mi).
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