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
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 43 | National average: 60
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Venango County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil City city | 9,517 | $52,688 | 18.0% | $66,600 |
| Franklin city | 6,026 | $54,955 | 17.2% | $109,200 |
| Sugarcreek borough | 4,745 | $59,594 | 9.1% | $100,000 |
| Pleasantville borough (Venango County) | 794 | $57,500 | 8.7% | $107,400 |
| Polk borough | 692 | $44,250 | 35.0% | $87,500 |
| Emlenton borough | 623 | $65,179 | 11.2% | $111,300 |
| Clintonville borough | 503 | $44,844 | 9.3% | $97,200 |
| Rouseville borough | 470 | $56,250 | 21.5% | $57,000 |
| Cooperstown borough | 380 | $61,058 | 6.6% | $112,500 |
| Barkeyville borough | 200 | $68,333 | 2.5% | $102,900 |
| Utica borough | 150 | $54,583 | 4.8% | $65,000 |
| Pleasantville borough (Bedford County) | 148 | $50,000 | 27.7% | $131,300 |
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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.