County · Pennsylvania
Venango County, Pennsylvania
Venango County, Pennsylvania. Venango County had 49,346 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.2% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. It holds 36 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs, 20 towns and townships and 5 census-designated) and 17 census tracts. GEOID 42121.
Venango County is the county of the Oil City, PA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
49,346
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 50,454 · ACS 2020-2024: 49,801
Median household income
$61,522
±$2,262 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$119,800
±$3,729 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$795
±$26 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Venango County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 50,454 residents in Venango County. The Census Bureau estimates 49,346 for July 1, 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 49,801 over 674 square miles of land.
| Measure | Venango County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 49,801 | 13,018,639 | −2,017 |
| Households | 21,397±317 | 5,274,853 | −653 |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.03 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 26,244±179 | 5,806,452 | −1,376 |
Venango County's population since 2000
From 57,565 in 2000 to 49,346 in 2025: down 14.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Venango County?
Venango County holds 36 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 20 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Oil City with 9,301 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Venango County?
The median resident of Venango County is 47.6 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 24.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.2%. 0.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Venango County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.6±0.3 | 40.9 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 19.0%±0.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.8%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% | 8.7% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.3%±0.7 pts | 73.0% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.2 pts | 10.3% | +0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±0.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.9%±1.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4%±0.5 pts | 5.6% | −1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4%±0.9 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.1%±1.1 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8%±0.7 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Venango County earn?
Half of Venango County's 21,397 households earn less than $61,522 a year (±$2,262), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $61,467 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Venango County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,522±$2,262 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,995±$1,905 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,994±$805 | $44,355 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2%±1.3 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.1%±3.3 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.4%±1.7 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3%±1.3 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Venango County?
Owners occupy 75.3% of Venango County's occupied homes and renters 24.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $119,800 by its owner (±$3,729). The median renter pays $795 a month including utilities, and 36.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Venango County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $119,800±$3,729 | $254,500 | +$9,776 |
| Median gross rent | $795±$26 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.4%±5.3 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,149±$33 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.3%±1.5 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 26,244±179 | 5,806,452 | −1,376 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0%±1.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.1%±1.3 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.0%±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.9%±1.5 pts | 25.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Venango County building?
Builders took permits for 50 new housing units across Venango County in 2025 (44 single-family), 1.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Venango County get to work?
78.7% of Venango County's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Venango County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.0%±1.1 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6%±0.9 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7%±2.0 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3%±1.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.3%±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8%±1.5 pts | 15.6% | +5.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min±0.9 | 26.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Venango County's census tracts?
Venango County is divided into 17 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,828 (Tract 2003) to $91,458 (Tract 2002.02).
| Tract 200042121200000 | 2,939±213 | $60,966 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 200142121200100 | 3,592±275 | $69,348 |
| Tract 2002.0142121200201 | 3,207±214 | $62,645 |
| Tract 2002.0242121200202 | 1,911±277 | $91,458 |
| Tract 200342121200300 | 1,587±201 | $38,828 |
| Tract 200442121200400 | 2,193±223 | $66,667 |
| Tract 200542121200500 | 2,204±244 | $46,820 |
| Tract 200642121200600 | 4,716±34 | $63,987 |
| Tract 200742121200700 | 1,568±177 | $41,543 |
| Tract 200842121200800 | 2,627±312 | $52,275 |
| Tract 200942121200900 | 2,273±296 | $52,258 |
| Tract 201042121201000 | 3,000±391 | $59,702 |
| Tract 201142121201100 | 4,593±294 | $70,023 |
| Tract 201242121201200 | 2,940±254 | $60,913 |
| Tract 201342121201300 | 3,333±256 | $61,250 |
| Tract 201442121201400 | 3,750±249 | $66,326 |
| Tract 201542121201500 | 3,368±214 | $60,588 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Venango County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 44th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 49th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th of 67 |
| Median household income | 53rd of 67 |
| Median home value | 64th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 54th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 18th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56th of 67 |
| Median age | 9th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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