Population 49,801 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Venango County
Household size in Venango County
| Period | Venango County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Venango County is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.41 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Venango County has smaller households than the great majority of Pennsylvania counties.
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 Venango County
| Period | Venango County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.6 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.6 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.6, Venango County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.5, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the northwest.
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 Venango County
| Period | Venango County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Venango County (10.6%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Pennsylvania. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Venango County
Renters in Venango County
| Period | Venango County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Venango County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 56.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the north.
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 Venango County
| Period | Venango County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.8% of the housing in Venango County, 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 has risen 1.7 points since 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 Venango County
| Period | Venango County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Venango County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Venango County
| Period | Venango County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $557 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $593 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $619 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $838 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$282 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Venango County costs $838 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $282 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Venango County
Bachelor's degrees in Venango County
| Period | Venango County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Venango County: 18.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.7 points, in line with the national trend. Venango County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Pennsylvania counties.
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 Venango County
| Period | Venango County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Venango County is a bit above the national rate: 91.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Pennsylvania. The share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points since 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 Venango County
| Period | Venango County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Venango County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Venango County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venango County | 2.29 | 47.6 | 10.6% | 24.7% | 16.8% | 1960 | $838 | 18.7% | 91.4% | 5.6% |
| Forest County | 2.19 | 51.1 | 3.9% | 21.7% | 70.0% | 1970 | $781 | 13.0% | 85.6% | 2.3% |
| Elk County | 2.29 | 48.0 | 9.5% | 20.5% | 15.5% | 1963 | $733 | 21.2% | 94.2% | 5.5% |
| Geauga County | 2.76 | 44.6 | 5.7% | 12.8% | 5.6% | 1978 | $1,361 | 40.7% | 90.2% | 2.9% |
| Cameron County | 1.99 | 52.7 | 11.8% | 27.6% | 29.3% | 1958 | $766 | 12.8% | 92.2% | 7.9% |
| Cuyahoga County | 2.30 | 41.7 | 13.2% | 40.6% | 9.7% | 1959 | $1,234 | 36.9% | 91.4% | 6.9% |
| Lorain County | 2.49 | 42.7 | 10.7% | 26.0% | 6.8% | 1976 | $1,190 | 29.3% | 91.8% | 4.3% |
| Erie County | 2.26 | 45.2 | 12.9% | 28.1% | 13.2% | 1966 | $947 | 27.7% | 93.0% | 5.1% |
| Sullivan County | 2.19 | 56.0 | 5.5% | 15.1% | 51.6% | 1972 | $846 | 22.1% | 92.6% | 6.0% |
| Ottawa County | 2.17 | 49.6 | 9.3% | 16.4% | 25.1% | 1970 | $918 | 28.9% | 94.5% | 3.2% |
| Sandusky County | 2.38 | 43.1 | 13.2% | 26.6% | 8.3% | 1961 | $811 | 18.6% | 93.5% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Watauga County, NC · Henderson County, KY · Henry County, IL · Henry County, IN · Henry County, VA · Herkimer County, NY · Hillsdale County, MI · Windsor County, VT · Wilson County, TX · Whitman County, WA
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 Venango County. 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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