Wilcox
Census-designated place in Elk County, Pennsylvania
Wilcox is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Elk County, Pennsylvania, with 354 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,526 ft (465 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jones, 3.1 miles E.
- 354residents (2020 Census)
- 1,526 ftelevation · 465 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 690 / sq mipopulation density
- 15845ZIP code
About Wilcox
Wilcox is a census-designated place located in Jones Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The community was named after a settler, Col. A.I. Wilcox. As of the 2020 census, Wilcox had a population of 354.
Wilcox is located in the west-central part of Jones Township in northern Elk County, in the valley of the West Branch of the Clarion River, a tributary of the Allegheny River. U.S. Route 219 passes through the center of town, leading north 29 miles (47 km) to Bradford and south 14 miles (23 km) to Ridgway, the Elk County seat. Pennsylvania Route 321 leads northwest from Wilcox 9 miles (14 km) to Kane. The Swedish Lutheran Parsonage located at 230 Kane Street was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
The year 2008 marked the 150th anniversary of the settlement of this village. Wilcox is located on the Allegheny Plateau near the East Branch Clarion River Lake. Over 250,000 visitors a year come to Wilcox to enjoy the natural foresting, fishing, hunting, and three state and national parks.
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Living in Wilcox
- Median household income
- $57,500
- Median home value
- $61,800
- Median rent
- $792/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Wilcox had 354 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 354 |
|---|---|
| Density | 690 per sq mi (266 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wilcox at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Elk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 354 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.51 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5720° N, 78.6868° W |
| ZIP code | 15845 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4285088 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wilcox
- Jones3.1 mi E
- Johnsonburg5.5 mi S
- James City8.7 mi W
- Kane8.9 mi NW
- Sergeant9.1 mi NE
- Hamlin9.2 mi N
- Ridgway9.9 mi S
- Highland10.0 mi W
- Wetmore10.2 mi NW
- Mount Jewett11.2 mi N
- St. Marys11.8 mi SE
- Spring Creek15.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Wilcox
What county is Wilcox in?
Wilcox is in Elk County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Wilcox, PA?
354 people lived in Wilcox at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wilcox, PA?
The ZIP code of Wilcox is 15845.
What is the elevation of Wilcox?
1,526 feet (465 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wilcox?
Jones (3.1 mi), Johnsonburg (5.5 mi), James City (8.7 mi), Kane (8.9 mi), Sergeant (9.1 mi).
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