Venango County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Venango County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Venango County, Pennsylvania has a population of 49,801, the 44th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $61,522 and the median home value is $119,800. The poverty rate is 13.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Venango County Quick Facts

Population 49,801

Median Household Income $61,522

Median Home Value $119,800

Poverty Rate 13.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.6%

Median Age 47.6 years

Homeownership Rate 75.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.1%

High School Graduation 91.5%

Cities/Places 16

Population 49,801 44th of 67

Median Income $61,522 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.2%

Unemployment 5.6%

How Venango County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	50,096	49,801	-0.6%
Median household income	$61,626	$61,522	-0.2%
Median home value	$114,500	$119,800	+4.6%

Median Household Income

Venango

$61,522

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Venango

$119,800

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.1%

$25K-$50K 23.4%

$50K-$100K 32.0%

$100K+ 26.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

5.5%

$25K-$30K

5.1%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

3.2%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

55.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.3%

Renter 24.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $795/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.0%

18-34

16.4%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

31.2%

75+

9.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Venango County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Oil City	9,468	$51,316	16.6%	$74,100
Franklin	5,984	$47,117	17.3%	$116,900
Sugarcreek	4,716	$63,987	9.9%	$108,200
Woodland Heights	1,585	$40,200	26.2%	$81,400
Seneca	1,439	$63,031	8.1%	$158,800
Hasson Heights	1,351	$74,489	21.2%	$114,800
Pleasantville (Venango County)	759	$50,972	11.5%	$107,900
Emlenton	663	$60,913	11.2%	$103,900
Polk	615	$36,786	35.4%	$101,400
Clintonville	511	$47,083	10.2%	$99,900
Rouseville	460	$58,382	24.1%	$62,500
Cooperstown	374	$60,417	9.6%	$112,900
Kennerdell	221	$80,417	0.0%	$172,900
Barkeyville	217	$51,875	8.8%	$113,500
Hannasville	161	$105,455	1.2%	$125,000
Utica	157	$48,929	7.1%	$86,700

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Population Overview

Venango County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 49,801. It is the 44th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 16 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 $61,522. This is 21% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $119,800. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Venango County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.3% 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 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Venango County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Venango County, Pennsylvania?

Venango County has a population of 49,801, 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 $61,522 with a poverty rate of 13.2%.

How many cities are in Venango County, Pennsylvania?

Venango County contains 16 Census-designated places.