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Venango County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Venango County, Pennsylvania has a population of 50,096, the 44th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $61,626 and the median home value is $114,500. The poverty rate is 12.8%.

Venango County Quick Facts

Population 50,096
Median Household Income $61,626
Median Home Value $114,500
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Unemployment Rate 6.3%
Median Age 47.6 years
Homeownership Rate 75.6%
Affordability Ratio 1.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.7%
High School Graduation 91.5%
Cities/Places 12
Population 50,096 44th of 67
Median Income $61,626 19% lower state
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Unemployment 6.3%

Economy & Housing

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%
55.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
1.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

11out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 43 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Venango County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Oil City city9,517$52,68818.0%$66,600
Franklin city6,026$54,95517.2%$109,200
Sugarcreek borough4,745$59,5949.1%$100,000
Pleasantville borough (Venango County)794$57,5008.7%$107,400
Polk borough692$44,25035.0%$87,500
Emlenton borough623$65,17911.2%$111,300
Clintonville borough503$44,8449.3%$97,200
Rouseville borough470$56,25021.5%$57,000
Cooperstown borough380$61,0586.6%$112,500
Barkeyville borough200$68,3332.5%$102,900
Utica borough150$54,5834.8%$65,000
Pleasantville borough (Bedford County)148$50,00027.7%$131,300

Population Overview

Venango County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 50,096. It is the 44th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Venango County is 47.6 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Venango County is $61,626. This is 19% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $114,500. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Venango County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Venango County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.2%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Venango County, Pennsylvania?

Venango County has a population of 50,096, making it the 44th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Venango County?

The median household income in Venango County is $61,626 with a poverty rate of 12.8%.

How many cities are in Venango County, Pennsylvania?

Venango County contains 12 Census-designated places.