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Kersey, PA
Census-designated place in Elk County, Pennsylvania.
Population
743
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
478
ZIP codes
0
Kersey and its ZIP codes
Kersey at a glance
- Kersey is 64% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,531, 31% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,600 (11% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $620 a month.
Local data for Kersey, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kersey, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,531
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$620/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (443), Italian Americans (394), Irish Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elk County. PPP loans are for Kersey.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,577
13,101 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,186
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$233M
FY 2026, $7,529 per person
How people get to work
Kersey, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.9%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kersey, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
326
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
82
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 16°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Kersey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ByrnedaleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| RidgwayBorough | 7.5 mi | 2.6 |
| St. MarysCity | 8.3 mi | 99.3 |
| WeedvilleCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2 |
| ForceCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| PenfieldCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| CrenshawCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| JohnsonburgBorough | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| BrockwayBorough | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Treasure LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 12.6 |
| WilcoxCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Falls CreekBorough | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| DuBoisCity | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| OklahomaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| SandyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| LuthersburgCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kersey, PA in?
- Kersey is in Elk County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Kersey, PA?
- About 743 people live in Kersey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kersey?
- Nearby places include Byrnedale (7.5 mi), Ridgway (7.5 mi), St. Marys (8.3 mi), Weedville (8.6 mi), Force (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023