Population 14,912 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oil City
Household size in Oil City
| Period | Oil City | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Oil City is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.42 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oil City
| Period | Oil City | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Oil City skews older than the country: its median age is 43.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.4, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oil City
| Period | Oil City | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Oil City (15.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.2 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 49 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oil City
Renters in Oil City
| Period | Oil City | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.0% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.8% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly a third of households in Oil City rent their homes (31.8%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About six in ten owners (61.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oil City
| Period | Oil City | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.1% of the housing in Oil City, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oil City
| Period | Oil City | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Oil City is a place of older homes: half were built before 1950, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 49 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oil City
| Period | Oil City | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $528 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $582 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $596 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $871 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$343 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Oil City runs $871 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $343 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oil City
Bachelor's degrees in Oil City
| Period | Oil City | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Oil City: 16.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oil City
| Period | Oil City | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.4% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.6% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Oil City is close to the national rate: 89.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Pennsylvania overall (91.8%). The share with a diploma is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oil City
| Period | Oil City | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Oil City is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.4 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oil City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil City | 2.36 | 43.9 | 15.0% | 31.8% | 15.1% | 1950 | $871 | 16.6% | 89.8% | 5.3% |
| Woodland Heights | 2.15 | 42.5 | 13.5% | 43.5% | 12.8% | 1956 | $832 | 17.4% | 87.1% | 8.0% |
| Rouseville | 2.40 | 43.9 | 12.0% | 11.2% | 17.7% | 1959 | $924 | 20.6% | 95.3% | 4.0% |
| Seneca | 2.15 | 47.6 | 9.5% | 30.2% | 7.3% | 1973 | $726 | 20.4% | 95.4% | 4.3% |
| Enterprise | 2.52 | 52.4 | 7.2% | 8.3% | 30.7% | 1972 | $914 | 17.3% | 93.0% | 3.1% |
| Hill City | 2.25 | 56.1 | 23.5% | 18.4% | 7.7% | 1967 | $1,106 | 14.7% | 86.1% | 5.0% |
| Eagle Rock | 2.06 | 57.7 | 5.1% | 2.8% | 54.4% | 1966 | $848 | 20.2% | 95.0% | 3.8% |
| Victory Heights | 2.16 | 55.8 | 4.6% | 7.9% | 14.8% | 1976 | $710 | 19.8% | 92.6% | 5.4% |
| Kaneville | 2.42 | 50.5 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 12.4% | 1975 | $1,284 | 17.7% | 94.2% | 6.5% |
| Sugarcreek | 2.26 | 50.5 | 9.7% | 14.1% | 16.7% | 1952 | $842 | 16.2% | 93.5% | 6.4% |
| Plumer | 2.20 | 53.4 | 6.9% | 7.5% | 34.8% | 1969 | $833 | 19.0% | 94.3% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oil City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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