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Petrolia

Pennsylvania · 212 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 $37,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,500. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
−3%since 2000
from 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
537 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
−3%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1391792192592991990201020202024Petrolia
2024186
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,946
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,367
+6%since 2000
from $17,358 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(2)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+157%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.0%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petrolia, Pennsylvania?

Petrolia, Pennsylvania has about 212 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petrolia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Petrolia, Pennsylvania earns about $37,946 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 $64,500, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Petrolia, Pennsylvania?

About 3.4% 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 28.5% 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 74 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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