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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Petrolia

Pennsylvania · 218 residents · 0.395 sq mi
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Petrolia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,821. Population has fallen 24% since 1990, a loss of 68 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $58,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

218
−24%since 1990
from 286 in 1990
1990 – 2025
552 / sq mi
−24%since 1990
from 724 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
−16%since 1990
from 45.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1391792192592991990201020202024Petrolia
2024186
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,821
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,786 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,358
+72%since 1990
from $10,065 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.5%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$433
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
77.5%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.1% in 1990
22.5% rent
2.0
+21%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(286)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.1%
+17.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−46%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petrolia, Pennsylvania?

Petrolia, Pennsylvania has about 218 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Petrolia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Petrolia, Pennsylvania earns about $29,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petrolia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Petrolia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $58,300, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Petrolia, Pennsylvania?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Petrolia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petrolia, Pennsylvania?

About 14.5% of people in Petrolia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petrolia, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Petrolia, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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