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Venango County

Pennsylvania · 54,984 residents · 674.265 sq mi
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Venango County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,812. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,500. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,984
−4%since 2000
from 57,565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
82 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+10%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K52K55K57K60K1990201020202024Venango County
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,812
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,257 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,522
+26%since 2000
from $16,252 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(53,052)
Black1%(567)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(478)
Asian0.4%(196)
Other1.1%(595)
Diversity Score8.2%(4,500)
Diversity Score
8
+82%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Venango County, Pennsylvania?

Venango County, Pennsylvania has about 54,984 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Venango County, Pennsylvania earns about $39,812 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 $76,500, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Venango County, Pennsylvania?

About 14.1% 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 15.7% of people in Venango County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Venango County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Venango County, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,397 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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