Petrolia Borough, Pennsylvania
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 218 residents, 89 households, and 65 families in the borough. The population density was 543.7 people per square mile (209.92/kmē), it is the 239th least densely populated borough in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 247.5 per square mile (95.56/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.45 persons, and the average family size was 2.8 persons. In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males. The median age of the borough's population was 38 years, the median age of male residents at 39.1 and the median age of female residents at 37.1. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 218 White, Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $29821, it is Pennsylvania's 361st poorest borough by median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $37708, it is the 420th poorest borough in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $17358, making its Pennsylvania's 720th highest borough by per capita income. The median income is $21406, The median income for males was $28750 versus $17500 for females.
In 2000, 31 pupils and students, of which 12 are male and 19 are female, 14.22% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 0 nursery or pri school, 3 kindergarten, 17 elementary school, 3 high school and 8 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 218 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 218 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 218 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 216 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 214 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 212 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 210 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 207 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 206 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 203 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 201 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Elementary school | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| High school | 3 | 3 | |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrolia borough, Pennsylvania | $29821 | $37708 | $17358 |
| Butler County, Pennsylvania | $42308 | $51215 | $20794 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |