Venango, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Venango, Pennsylvania
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Venango General Store
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Location of Venango in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Venango, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Crawford |
| Founded | 1838 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation
(middle of borough)
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1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Highest elevation
(west side of borough)
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1,160 ft (350 m) |
| Lowest elevation | 1,130 ft (340 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 210 |
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(2022)
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207 |
| • Density | 905.45/sq mi (350.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
Venango is a small borough located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. A borough is a type of town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 210 people lived in Venango. This number was a bit lower than in previous years.
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Where is Venango Located?
Venango is found in the northern-central part of Crawford County. It's surrounded by Venango Township on three sides. To the east, across French Creek, is Cambridge Township.
How Big is Venango?
The borough is quite small. It covers an area of about 0.71 square kilometers (or 0.28 square miles). All of this area is land.
Getting Around Venango
Venango is located along two main roads, U.S. Route 6 and U.S. Route 19.
- Cambridge Springs is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast.
- Meadville, the main town of the county, is about 10 miles (16 km) south.
Interstate 79 passes about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Venango. However, there are no nearby exits to get onto this highway from Venango.
How Many People Live in Venango?
The number of people living in Venango has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| 1870 | 318 | — | |
| 1880 | 347 | 9.1% | |
| 1890 | 278 | −19.9% | |
| 1900 | 233 | −16.2% | |
| 1910 | 251 | 7.7% | |
| 1920 | 237 | −5.6% | |
| 1930 | 235 | −0.8% | |
| 1940 | 300 | 27.7% | |
| 1950 | 359 | 19.7% | |
| 1960 | 318 | −11.4% | |
| 1970 | 274 | −13.8% | |
| 1980 | 298 | 8.8% | |
| 1990 | 289 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 288 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 239 | −17.0% | |
| 2020 | 210 | −12.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 207 | −13.4% | |
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Who Lives in Venango?
Based on the 2000 census, there were 288 people living in 104 households. Most people in Venango were White (96.53%). A small number were African American (2.43%) or from two or more races (1.04%). About 1.04% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.5%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.6%) were married couples.
What is the Age Range in Venango?
The population in Venango includes people of all ages.
- About 25.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 11.5% were between 18 and 24.
- About 28.8% were between 25 and 44.
- About 21.2% were between 45 and 64.
- About 13.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Venango was 34 years.
How Do People Make a Living in Venango?
In 2000, the average income for a household in Venango was $35,250 per year. For families, the average income was $38,125. A small percentage of families (3.5%) and individuals (7.6%) lived below the poverty line.
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Venango General Store
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Location of Venango in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Venango (Pensilvania) para niños
