CITY
Petroleum
Indiana · 34 residents · 0.082 sq mi
The short version
Population has fallen 59% since 2023, a loss of 49 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2022 – 2024
202434
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
26.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Petroleum, Indiana?
Petroleum, Indiana has about 34 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Petroleum, Indiana?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Petroleum, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Petroleum, Indiana?
About 26.5% of people in Petroleum, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
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