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Petrolia

Texas · 514 residents · 0.739 sq mi
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Petrolia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 268 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $58,400. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
514
−34%since 2000
from 782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
696 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 1,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+13%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3234585937288631990201020202024Petrolia
2024416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,386 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,395
+90%since 2000
from $12,825 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance24.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information23.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical19%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+38%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(727)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(91)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(412)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(39)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other6%(31)
Diversity Score33.1%(170)
Diversity Score
33
+185%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petrolia, Texas?

Petrolia, Texas has about 514 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petrolia, Texas?

The typical household in Petrolia, Texas earns about $36,250 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 $58,400, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Petrolia, Texas?

About 6.3% 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 9.9% of people in Petrolia, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petrolia, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Petrolia, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 248 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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