Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

Sullivan County is a located in the  of. As of, the population is 6,556. Sullivan County was created on March 15, 1847 from part of and named for General. Its is.

Geography
According to the, the county has a total area of 1,172 (452 ). 1,165 km² (450 sq mi) of it is land and 6 km² (2 sq mi) of it (0.53%) is water.

Adjacent counties

 * (north)
 * (east)
 * (southeast)
 * (south)
 * (west)

Recreation
There are two in Sullivan County.
 * Part of is in the eastern portion of the county.
 * is near on

There are several festivities held in the county each year. Dushore Founder's Day- Held in August. Activities such as Outhouse Races, Roll-a-Keg Races, Arts and Crafts, and vendors. Dushore Dairy Parade- Held in Mid-June. Activities such as Milking a Cow. Laporte Fireman's Carnival- Held in August. Carnival rides and games. Sullivan County Fair- Held in Late August and Early September. Carnival rides and games, exhibitions, competitions, Demolition Derby, and vendors.

Demographics
As of the of 2000, there were 6,556 people, 2,660 households, and 1,752 families residing in the county. The was 6/km² (15/sq mi). There were 6,017 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (13/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 95.58%, 2.20% or , 0.76% , 0.15% , 0.46% from , and 0.85% from two or more races. 1.10% of the population were or  of any race.

There were 2,660 households out of which 24.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.70% were living together, 6.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.10% were non-families. 29.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the county, the population was spread out with 20.80% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 24.10% from 25 to 44, 25.30% from 45 to 64, and 21.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 102.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.40 males.

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