Petrolia borough, Pennsylvania
Petrolia borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Petrolia borough is a geographic entity located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 171. The land area covers 0.39 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 171 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50 yrs | ±8.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 88 | ±28 | 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 | 97 | ±29 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 88 | ±28 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9 | ±9 |
| Median Home Value | $95,000 | ±$25,331 |
| Median Gross Rent | $953 | ±$55 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,250 | ±$24,584 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,452 | ±$7,339 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | ±5.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 16 | ±12 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±12.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 95 | ±40 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.5% | ±9.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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BOROUGH OF PETROLIA
GUS Population: 173 (2024)
ID: 173847
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
PO BOX 333, PETROLIA PA 16050-0333
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GUS Population: 199,341 (2024)
ID: 209218
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 1208, BUTLER PA 16003-1208
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Foxburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Foxburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Butler, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | West Sunbury, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Butler, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Chicora, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Butler Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 14.6 mi away | 233 S Main St, Butler, PA, 16001 |
7242870708
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FOXBURG FREE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 31 MAIN STREET, FOXBURG, PA, 16036 |
(724) 659-3431
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Butler County Community College
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College | 16.7 mi away | 107 College Drive, Butler, PA, 16002 |
7242878711
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NORTH TRAILS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 218 NORTH MCKEAN STREET, WEST SUNBURY, PA, 16061 |
(724) 476-1006
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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College | 17.4 mi away | 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057-1383 |
7247389000
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ECCLES LESHER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 673 MAIN ST., RIMERSBURG, PA, 16248 |
(814) 473-3800
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Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 17.7 mi away | 120 Market St, Kittanning, PA, 16201 |
7245482031
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WORTHINGTON - WEST FRANKLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 214 E MAIN ST STE 1, WORTHINGTON, PA, 16262 |
(724) 297-3762
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Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 20.3 mi away | 104 Armstrong Street Suite B, Ford City, PA, 16226 |
7247631311
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BUTLER AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 218 NORTH MCKEAN ST, BUTLER, PA, 16001 |
(724) 287-1715
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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 BUTLER 2 SW, PA US, located 16.2 miles from Petrolia borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.3° | 17.3° | 25.8° | 3.36" | 11.3" |
| February | 37.4° | 18.3° | 27.8° | 2.66" | 9.7" |
| March | 46.4° | 25.2° | 35.8° | 3.28" | 5.3" |
| April | 60.0° | 34.6° | 47.3° | 3.50" | 0.6" |
| May | 70.0° | 44.8° | 57.4° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.9° | 54.3° | 66.1° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.7° | 58.2° | 70.0° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.7° | 56.8° | 68.8° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.3° | 49.6° | 61.9° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.9° | 38.9° | 50.4° | 3.30" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.7° | 29.7° | 39.7° | 3.34" | 1.1" |
| December | 39.1° | 23.2° | 31.2° | 3.37" | 6.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrolia borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fairview borough | Borough | 1.4 mi | — |
| Karns City borough | Borough | 1.8 mi | — |
| Bruin borough | Borough | 2.3 mi | — |
| Chicora borough | Borough | 4.9 mi | — |
| Parker city | City | 5.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4201959672. • 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.