Petrolia, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Petrolia, Pennsylvania
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Neighborhood on Argyle Street
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Location of Petrolia in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
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 Petrolia, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Butler |
| Settled | 1872 |
| Incorporated | 1873 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 179 |
| • Density | 453.16/sq mi (175.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16050
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| FIPS code | 42-59672 |
Petrolia is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2010, about 212 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 179.
Where is Petrolia?
Petrolia is in the eastern part of Butler County. It sits in a valley near the South Branch of Bear Creek. This creek eventually flows into the Allegheny River.
A main road, Pennsylvania Route 268, goes right through the borough. If you go north on this road for about 3 miles, you'll reach Bruin. If you head south for about 1.7 miles, you'll find Karns City.
The United States Census Bureau says that Petrolia covers an area of about 1.0 square kilometer (or 0.4 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live in Petrolia?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,186 | — | |
| 1890 | 546 | −54.0% | |
| 1900 | 350 | −35.9% | |
| 1910 | 360 | 2.9% | |
| 1920 | 370 | 2.8% | |
| 1930 | 469 | 26.8% | |
| 1940 | 559 | 19.2% | |
| 1950 | 571 | 2.1% | |
| 1960 | 527 | −7.7% | |
| 1970 | 432 | −18.0% | |
| 1980 | 472 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 292 | −38.1% | |
| 2000 | 218 | −25.3% | |
| 2010 | 212 | −2.8% | |
| 2020 | 179 | −15.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 218 people living in Petrolia. These people lived in 89 households, and 64 of those were families. Most people living there were White.
About 29% of the households had children under 18 living with them. More than half, about 54%, were married couples. Around 11% of households had a female head without a husband.
The population was spread out by age. About 21% were under 18 years old. The largest group, about 34%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 12% of the people were 65 or older. The average age in Petrolia was 38 years.
Education in Petrolia
Students in Petrolia attend schools in the Karns City Area School District. This district provides public education for the area.
- Karns City Area School District - This is the public school system.
- Karns City High School - This is the high school for students in the area.
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Location of Petrolia in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
