Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

county in Pennsylvania, United States

Jefferson County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 44,492.[1] Its county seat is Brookville.[2]

Jefferson County
Jefferson County Courthouse in Brookville
Jefferson County Courthouse in Brookville
Flag of Jefferson County
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Jefferson County
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Map of the United States highlighting Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°08′N 79°00′W / 41.13°N 79°W / 41.13; -79
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
FoundedOctober 1, 1830
Named forThomas Jefferson
SeatBrookville
Largest boroughPunxsutawney
Area
 • Total657 sq mi (1,700 km2)
 • Land652 sq mi (1,690 km2)
 • Water4.4 sq mi (11 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total44,492
 • Density68/sq mi (26/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district15th
Websitewww.jeffersoncountypa.com

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Jefferson County, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.