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Venango County, Pennsylvania had an estimated 49,476 residents on July 1, 2024, down 1.9 percent since the 2020 census base of 50,450, across 674 square miles. County output reached $2.15 bn in 2024, 1,134 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 22 7(a) approvals worth $5.6 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Venango County
How many people live in Venango County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202449,801
- Households21,397
- Average household size2.33
- Median household income$61,522
- Median age47.6
- Median gross rent$795 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$119,800
- Home value to household income1.9 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income15.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher19.1 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree6.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over37,096
- Population under 189,469
- Share under 1819.0 percent
- Population 65 and over12,346
- Share 65 and over24.8 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6427,986
- Civilian labor force22,868
- Unemployment rate5.6 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over56.7 percent
- Rank by population among Pennsylvania counties44th of 67
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1015th of 3,222
Venango County is the 44th largest of 67 Pennsylvania counties by population. A median home costs 1.9 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents 65 and over outnumber those under 18, at 24.8 percent against 19.0 percent, which points demand at health care, services and single story product rather than schools.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Venango County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202449,476
- Census 2020 base population50,450
- Population change since the 2020 census base-1.93 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 202440
- Births, 2024419
- Deaths, 2024710
- Natural change, 2024-291
- Net domestic migration, 2024287
- Net international migration, 202449
- Total net migration, 2024336
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024467
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents2484th of 3,144
The county has lost 1.93 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Venango County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving793
- People arriving, from those returns1,402
- Tax returns filed by households leaving879
- Net household movement-86
- Adjusted gross income arriving$40.5 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-3.0 m
- Average income of an arriving household$51,011
- Average income of a leaving household$49,387
- Largest single originCrawford County (133 households)
- Largest single destinationCrawford County (130 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County | 133 | 232 | $5.2 m |
| Clarion County | 63 | 105 | $3.0 m |
| Allegheny County | 59 | 85 | $3.2 m |
| Butler County | 59 | 86 | $2.3 m |
| Mercer County | 49 | 96 | $2.2 m |
| Erie County | 43 | 71 | $1.5 m |
Households arriving report $1,624 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Crawford County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Venango County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$2.15 bn
- County GDP, 2023$2.18 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 2024-1.4 percent
- GDP change over five years25.0 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Pennsylvania areas BEA publishes50th of 67
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1218th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$43,156
Output grew -1.4 percent in the latest year and 25.0 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Venango County
- Covered employment, annual average16,232
- Establishments reporting1,208
- Average annual pay$49,299
- Average weekly wage$948
- Health care and social assistance, employment3,272
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$53,728
- Manufacturing, employment3,115
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$59,483
- Retail trade, employment2,269
- Retail trade, average annual pay$31,290
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,173
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$17,651
- Other services, except public administration, employment704
- Transportation and warehousing, employment696
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 3,272 | 218 | $53,728 |
| Manufacturing | 3,115 | 94 | $59,483 |
| Retail trade | 2,269 | 179 | $31,290 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,173 | 94 | $17,651 |
| Other services, except public administration | 704 | 109 | $23,890 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 696 | 40 | $56,713 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 551 | 60 | $91,790 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 410 | 42 | $27,365 |
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 3,272 jobs, 20.2 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Venango County?
- Establishments, all industries1,134
- Employment at those establishments14,230
- Annual payroll$606.1 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents22.8
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Venango County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202440
- Declared construction value permitted$11.9 m
- Single family units authorized40
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$297,060
- Units authorized per 1,000 households1.9
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Venango County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded22
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$5.6 m
- Average 7(a) approval$255,727
- Median 7(a) approval$129,650
- 10th percentile approval$25,000
- 90th percentile approval$806,500
- Largest single approval$1,667,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)193
- Jobs per approval8.8
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active9
- Distinct industries receiving approvals15
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer22.7 percent
- Loans on real estate terms5
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter17
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- Most active lenderNorthwest Bank (7)
- 504 approvals recorded1
- 504 gross approval dollars$1.1 m
- Average 504 approval$1,111,000
- Median 504 approval$1,111,000
- Distinct CDCs active1
- 504 jobs per approval0.0
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved0.0
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$6.7 m
The average approval of $255,727 sits well above the median of $129,650, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 22.7 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Venango County
Do SBA loans in Venango County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded1
- Paid in full1
- Charged off0
- Status: Exempt from disclosure17
- Status: Paid in full1
- Status: Cancelled3
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 1 loan has reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Venango County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending11
- Franklin, approvals5
- Harrisville, approvals2
- Emlenton, approvals2
- Titusville, approvals2
- Pleasantville, approvals2
- Rouseville, approvals2
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 5 | $2,835,500 |
| Harrisville | 2 | $1,089,300 |
| Emlenton | 2 | $455,000 |
| Titusville | 2 | $284,300 |
| Pleasantville | 2 | $250,000 |
| Rouseville | 2 | $237,000 |
| Cranberry | 2 | $209,900 |
| Oil City | 2 | $155,000 |
| 3 other borrower cities | 3 | $110,000 |
Franklin accounts for 5 approvals against 2 in Harrisville. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
Venango County
How large is Venango County?
- Land area674 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Pennsylvania counties32nd of 67
- Width, east to west27.1 mi
- Height, north to south31.3 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land74
- Establishments per square mile1.68
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Venango County
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book30
- Of those, participating in the NFIP30
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Venango County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/LZone 1
The EPA places Venango County in radon zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202449,801
- Households21,397
- Average household size2.33
- Median household income$61,522
- Median age47.6
Common questions
Venango County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Venango County, Pennsylvania?
The Census Bureau estimates 49,476 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 49,801, in 21,397 households, ranking 44th of 67 Pennsylvania counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Venango County's population growing?
The population has fallen 1.93 percent since the 2020 census base of 50,450, to 49,476 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 419 births against 710 deaths, with net migration of 336. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Venango County?
$61,522. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $119,800, which is 1.9 times income, and median gross rent is $795 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Venango County?
1,134 establishments, employing 14,230 people with an annual payroll of $606.1 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Venango County?
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 3,272 jobs, 20.2 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 16,232 jobs at an average annual pay of $49,299, or $948 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Venango County?
22 7(a) approvals totaling $5.6 m since FY2020, across 9 lenders, with a median approval of $129,650, plus 1 504 approvals worth $1.1 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Venango County?
40 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $11.9 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Venango County?
Zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Venango County come from?
The largest single origin is Crawford County, with 133 households. Arriving households report an average income of $51,011 against $49,387 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Venango County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Venango County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Venango County
Cities and places in Venango.
16 Census places lie wholly or partly in Venango County. All 16 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil City | city | 9,468 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Franklin | city | 5,984 | 5 | Wholly in this county |
| Sugarcreek | borough | 4,716 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Woodland Heights | CDP | 1,585 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Seneca | CDP | 1,439 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Hasson Heights | CDP | 1,351 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Pleasantville | borough | 759 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Emlenton | borough | 663 | 2 | 84.7 percent here, 15.3 percent Clarion County |
| Polk | borough | 615 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Clintonville | borough | 511 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Rouseville | borough | 460 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Cooperstown | borough | 374 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Kennerdell | CDP | 221 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Barkeyville | borough | 217 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Hannasville | CDP | 161 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Utica | borough | 157 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 6 of the county's 22 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Venango County, the largest being Harrisville (2), Titusville (2), Cranberry (2). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.