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Petrolia

Pennsylvania · 179 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 $48,750. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,400. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
179
−18%since 2000
from 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
453 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+23%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1391792192592991990201020202024Petrolia
2024186
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,821 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,089
+56%since 2000
from $17,358 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score4.4%(8)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+116%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petrolia, Pennsylvania?

Petrolia, Pennsylvania has about 179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petrolia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Petrolia, Pennsylvania earns about $48,750 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 $71,400, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Petrolia, Pennsylvania?

About 9.8% 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 5.0% 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 107 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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