County Information

County Facts

Travel along Route 6 in northern Pennsylvania and you will view a national forest, the headwaters of major rivers, and historic trials of the pioneers. McKean and Potter Counties are situated about 2000 feet above sea level, covering an area close to 2000 square miles in the Appalachian Moutain Plateau known as the Alleghenies, along the Pennsylvania/New York border.

The population of 65,000 enjoy the natural beauty of the vast woodlands, streams and wildlife. Economically, the area is known for the quality of its hardwood lumber, oil and natural gas, agriculture, glass and carbon industries, Zippo lighters, Case knives, and Adelphia Cable Communications companies.

Visit us sometime, but be prepared to enjoy the natural beauty of our land, the hospitality of our people, and an experience that will make you want to come again.

County Statistics

Need some stats for your county? Check out these resources.

Government information site on demographics, economics, and educational information: http://govinfo.library.orst.edu/

US Census Bureau
United States Department of Commerce

• To find timely, relevant, and quality data about the people and economy of the United States, click here: http://www.census.gov/

USDA Home Page: http://www.usda.gov/

Program Highlights

Penn State Cooperative Extension helps individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout Pennsylvania with information and a broad range of educational programs designed to:

• Support productive, profitable, and competitive businesses and a strong agriculture and food system
• Enable people to better understand and deal with complex public issues.
• Strengthen families, children and youth, and the elderly
• Build caring, safe, and healthy communities
• Ensure the long-term vitality of Pennsylvania's natural resources
  

Northcentral Region 2000 Impact Updates

Agricultural Profitability and Natural Resources
Community and Economic Development
Family and Consumer Sciences
4-H and Youth Development