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Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 40°25′N 77°59′W / 40.41°N 77.98°W / 40.41; -77.98
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Huntingdon County
County
Official seal of Huntingdon County
Seal
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Huntingdon County
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Map of the United States highlighting Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°25′N 77°59′W / 40.41°N 77.98°W / 40.41; -77.98
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
FoundedSeptember 20, 1787
SeatHuntingdon
Largest cityHuntingdon
Area
 • Total
889 sq mi (2,300 km2)
 • Water15 sq mi (40 km2)  1.68%
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
45,586
 • Density50/sq mi (20/km2)
Websitehuntingdoncounty.net

Huntingdon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. In 2000, its population was 45,586. Huntingdon County was created on September 20, 1787 from part of Bedford County. Its county seat is Huntingdon6.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,303 km² (889 sq mi). 2,264 km² (874 sq mi) of it is land and 39 km² (15 sq mi) of it (1.68%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Significant Topographic Features

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 45,586 people, 16,759 households, and 11,798 families residing in the county. The population density was 20/km² (52/sq mi). There were 21,058 housing units at an average density of 9/km² (24/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 93.33% White, 5.14% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The Census information includes the prison population of SCI Huntingdon and SCI Smithfield, both located in Smithfield Township.

There were 16,759 households out of which 30.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% were married couples living together, 8.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the county, the population was spread out with 21.70% under the age of 18, 10.10% from 18 to 24, 29.40% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 109.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.20 males.

Dialect, Accent, and Language

Almost everyone that lives in Huntingdon County speaks English as their first language. The dominant form of speech in Huntingdon County is the Central Pennsylvania accent, although some areas of the county, such as Kishacoquillas Valley, where many Amish and Mennonite people live, Pennsylvania German is commonly spoken.

Notable natives

Media

Radio Stations

AM Radio Stations

Stations Within County
Stations Outside of County

FM Radio Stations

Stations Within County
Stations Outside of County

Television

Map of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red) and Townships (white).

Municipalities

Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following boroughs and townships are located in Huntingdon County:

Boroughs

Townships

Map of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania School Districts

Education

Public School Districts

Colleges and Universities

Juniata College, a small college affiliated with the Church of the Brethren, is located in the county seat of Huntingdon.

40°25′N 77°59′W / 40.41°N 77.98°W / 40.41; -77.98

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