Canal township, Pennsylvania
Canal township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Canal township is a geographic entity located in Venango County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 907. The land area covers 24.32 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 907 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.8 yrs | ±3.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 340 | ±45 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 396 | ±46 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 340 | ±45 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 56 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $134,000 | ±$27,837 |
| Median Gross Rent | $671 | ±$39 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,432 | ±$14,162 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,178 | ±$3,949 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% | ±4.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 38 | ±37 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 349 | ±82 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.7% | ±4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TOWNSHIP OF CANAL
GUS Population: 906 (2024)
ID: 174753
|
Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
1689 OLD ROUTE 322, UTICA PA 16362-3005
|
|
GUS Population: 49,476 (2024)
ID: 191329
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
PO BOX 831, FRANKLIN PA 16323-0831
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Franklin, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Cochranton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Cochranton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Hadley, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Hadley, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Seneca, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Seneca, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Meadville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Titusville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Meadville, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Venango County Area Vocational Technical School
|
College Vocational | 13.8 mi away | 1 Vo-Tech Dr, Oil City, PA, 16301 |
81467730971311
|
|
COOPERSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 4.0 mi away | 182 N. MAIN STREET, COOPERSTOWN, PA, 16317 |
(813) 374-4605
|
|
Crawford County Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Program
|
College Vocational | 14.4 mi away | 860 Thurston Rd, Meadville, PA, 16335 |
8147246028
|
|
COCHRANTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 6.2 mi away | 107 W PINE ST, COCHRANTON, PA, 16314 |
(814) 425-3996
|
|
Allegheny College
|
College | 15.9 mi away | 520 N Main St, Meadville, PA, 16335-3902 |
8143323100
|
|
FRANKLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 8.1 mi away | 421 12TH ST, FRANKLIN, PA, 16323 |
(814) 432-5062
|
|
University of Pittsburgh-Titusville
|
College | 17.9 mi away | 504 East Main Street, Titusville, PA, 16354 |
8888780462
|
|
OIL REGION LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
|
Library | 12.5 mi away | 2 CENTRAL AVE, OIL CITY, PA, 16301 |
(814) 678-3072
|
|
Thiel College
|
College | 23.2 mi away | 75 College Ave, Greenville, PA, 16125-2181 |
7245892000
|
|
MEADVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 15.5 mi away | 848 NORTH MAIN STREET, MEADVILLE, PA, 16335 |
(814) 336-1773
|
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FRANKLIN, PA US, located 7.9 miles from Canal township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.7° | 18.3° | 26.0° | 3.27" | 17.9" |
| February | 36.3° | 18.7° | 27.5° | 2.66" | 11.5" |
| March | 45.6° | 25.4° | 35.5° | 3.36" | 8.9" |
| April | 59.7° | 35.2° | 47.4° | 4.15" | 1.1" |
| May | 70.9° | 46.1° | 58.5° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.7° | 55.5° | 67.1° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.7° | 59.6° | 71.1° | 5.32" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.2° | 58.3° | 69.8° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.2° | 51.7° | 62.9° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.4° | 40.8° | 51.1° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.0° | 31.7° | 40.3° | 3.41" | 2.6" |
| December | 38.1° | 24.3° | 31.2° | 3.36" | 11.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannasville CDP | CDP | 0.7 mi | — |
| Utica borough | Borough | 2.9 mi | — |
| Cooperstown borough | Borough | 4.0 mi | — |
| Cochranton borough | Borough | 6.1 mi | — |
| Sugarcreek borough | Borough | 6.5 mi | — |
| Polk borough | Borough | 7.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4212111080. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.