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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Venango County

Pennsylvania · 59,381 residents · 674.265 sq mi
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Venango County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,593. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,381
+3%vs 2000
vs 57,565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
88 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.8
−11%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K52K55K57K60K1990201020202024Venango County
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,593
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,257 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,696
−34%vs 2000
vs $16,252 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.1%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$305
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $382 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.4% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−2%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(56,016)
Black1.1%(614)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(298)
Asian0.2%(131)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(2,596)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(58,606)
Black0.9%(531)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(265)
Asian0.1%(81)
Other0.3%(163)
Diversity Score4.3%(2,558)
Diversity Score
4
−4%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.2%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Venango County to nearby counties

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Income$62,649+177%
Home value$155,700+307%
Population36,680−26%
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VENANGO COUNTY VS
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Income$59,976+165%
Home value$164,000+328%
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VENANGO COUNTY VS
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Income$60,476+168%
Home value$153,200+300%
Population81,792+66%
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VENANGO COUNTY VS
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Income$52,191+131%
Home value$115,300+201%
Population6,614−87%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Venango County, Pennsylvania?

Venango County, Pennsylvania has about 59,381 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Venango County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Venango County, Pennsylvania earns about $22,593 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Venango County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Venango County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $38,300, and the typical rent is about $305 a month.

How educated are people in Venango County, Pennsylvania?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Venango County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Venango County, Pennsylvania?

About 15.1% of people in Venango County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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