McElhattan, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids McElhattan, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
Location in Clinton County and the state of Pennsylvania.
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Clinton
Township	Wayne
Area
• Total	3.48 sq mi (9.02 km2)
• Land	3.35 sq mi (8.67 km2)
• Water	0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2)
Elevation	577 ft (176 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,224
• Density	365.81/sq mi (141.24/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	17748
FIPS code	42-46112
GNIS feature ID	1180705

McElhattan is a small community located in Wayne Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering statistics. It does not have its own local government like a city or town.

Where is McElhattan located?

McElhattan is in the eastern part of Clinton County. It sits next to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River on its northwest side. To the southeast, you'll find U.S. Route 220, which is a four-lane highway.

Nearby places

The southwestern part of McElhattan includes an area called Youngdale. If you travel west on US 220 for about 6 miles (10 km), you will reach Lock Haven. Lock Haven is the main town, or county seat, of Clinton County. Going northeast on US 220 for about 7 miles (11 km) will take you to the borough of Jersey Shore.

Crossing the river

There is also a road called Bridge Road. This road crosses the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. It connects McElhattan with Dunnstable Township, which is located to the northwest.

How many people live in McElhattan?

According to the 2020 census, about 1,224 people live in McElhattan. In 2010, the population was 598. This shows that the community has grown over the past decade.

See also

In Spanish: McElhattan para niños