County-level Census Bureau data covering income, housing, demographics, education, employment, and more. Counties are the primary administrative division in the U.S. and the most common unit for comparing local conditions across a state.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Petroleum County
- What is the median household income in Petroleum County?
- The median household income in Petroleum County is $59,318 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Petroleum County?
- The poverty rate in Petroleum County is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Petroleum County?
- $173,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Petroleum County?
- The median gross rent in Petroleum County is $769 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Petroleum County residents have a college degree?
- 27.1% of adults in Petroleum County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
401
Median Income
$59,318
Median Home Value
$173,700
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.9%
Median Age
51.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$8,068 (+15.7%)
Home Value:
$-7,600 (-4.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-6.8 pp (-74.7%)
Bachelor's+:
-5.5 pp (-16.9%)
Unemployment:
-3.0 pp (-76.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
401
Median Age
51.0
Female
43.4%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 99.3%
Asian 0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$59,318
±$11,988
-$10,604 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$81,971
Median Family Income
$78,750
Poverty Rate
2.3%
-4.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
0.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.0%
$10–15k
4.5%
$15–25k
10.0%
$25–35k
9.5%
$35–50k
19.5%
$50–75k
19.5%
$75–100k
5.5%
$100–150k
20.5%
$150–200k
4.5%
$200k+
5.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
295
Owner-Occupied
77.0%
Renter-Occupied
23.0%
Vacancy Rate
32.2%
Median Home Value
$173,700
-$164,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$769
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
27.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.0%
$50–100k
18.2%
$100–200k
9.1%
$200–300k
26.6%
$300–500k
7.8%
$500k–$1M
9.1%
$1M+
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
22.5%
2 vehicles
34.5%
3+
43.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.3%
Single-fam. att.
0.7%
Mobile home
20.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
22.0%
1940–1969
3.7%
1970–1999
12.9%
2000–2009
5.4%
2010+
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
98.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.1%
-7.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
9.5%
Some College / Associate
23.8%
Less Than High School
0.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
-2.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
13.4%
Self-Employed
14.0%
Government Workers
30.3%
Private For-Profit
52.9%
Industry
Agriculture
38.0%
Edu/Health
14.5%
Retail
14.5%
Construction
12.7%
Public Admin
8.1%
Transportation
6.3%
Prof. Services
3.2%
Manufacturing
1.8%
Arts/Entmt.
0.9%
Occupation
Management
33.9%
Construction
33.9%
Sales
18.6%
Food Prep
8.1%
Production
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
14.2 min
Drove Alone
57.1%
Carpool
7.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
13.4%
Walked
22.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
200
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
60.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.0%
5–9
3.5%
10–14
5.2%
15–19
1.5%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
3.0%
35–44
14.0%
45–54
20.9%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
10.5%
75–84
16.7%
85+
9.2%
Under 18: 13.2%
Working age (18–64): 86.8%
65 and over: 27.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.0%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
17.8%
With a Disability
7.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.8%
Uninsured
6.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.0%
Has a Computer
85.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023