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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Petrolia

Texas · 782 residents · 0.739 sq mi
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The short version

Petrolia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,386. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,900. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
782
+3%since 1990
from 762 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3234585937288631990201020202024Petrolia
2024416
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.9%(54)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.9%(62)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.2%(56)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.2%(64)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.1%(48)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.9%(93)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415%(117)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5410.4%(81)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411.8%(92)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.4%(58)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.2%(41)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2%(16)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,386
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,153 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,825
+39%since 1990
from $9,200 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,900
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 84.8% in 1990
20.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Petrolia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(760)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(727)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4%(31)
Asian0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.2%(30)
Ancestry
German11.3%(47)
English3.1%(13)
Irish2.9%(12)
Swedish1.7%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.6%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−37%since 1990
from 27.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.7%(51)
Married63.4%(173)
Widowed1.5%(4)
Divorced16.5%(45)
Women 15+
Never married15.4%(53)
Married50.9%(175)
Widowed15.4%(53)
Divorced18.3%(63)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petrolia, Texas?

Petrolia, Texas has about 782 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Petrolia, Texas?

The typical household in Petrolia, Texas earns about $27,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petrolia, Texas expensive?

In Petrolia, Texas, the median home is worth about $31,900, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Petrolia, Texas?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Petrolia, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petrolia, Texas?

About 17.6% of people in Petrolia, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petrolia, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Petrolia, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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