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Force, Pennsylvania

Census designated place in Elk County, Pennsylvania · ZIP 15841, 15868

  • Elk County
  • Within Jay Township
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 214 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 104Households
  • $31,250Median household income
  • $49,900Median home value
  • 2ZIP codes

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Population, 2010 to 2020−15.8%
2002202402602010: 25320102020: 2132020253213
Population of Force at each census
CensusPopulation
2010253
2020213

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 42, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 42, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Force
Under $50k71.2%
$50k to $100k11.5%
$100k to $150k17.3%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over0%

Median household income $31,250 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 42, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Force
Owner occupied
89 units
Renter occupied
15 units
Vacancy rate
17.5%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 42, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Force compared with its county and state
Force compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureForceElk CountyPennsylvania
Population21430,70312,986,518
Median household income$31,250$64,103$76,081
Median age55.148.540.9
Median home value$49,900$128,600$240,500
Bachelor’s degree or higher0.0%19.9%34.5%
Foreign-born residents0.0%1.4%7.4%
Owner-occupied homes85.6%78.9%69.3%
Mean commute to work16.0 minutes18.0 minutes26.6 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 42, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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