Oil City, Pennsylvania
Oil City: city of Pennsylvania
About
Oil City is a city located in the county of Cambria in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,557 and a population density of 2,181 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 9,618 inhabitants.
The city was created 202 years ago in 1823.
Quick Facts about Oil City
| Population | 9,618 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Cambria County |
| Different from | Oil City, Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Postal code | 16301 |
| Area | 4.84 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4023,-78.6400 |
| Named for | oil |
| Establishment | January 01, 1824 (202 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:53:11 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,987 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | -9.76% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 80℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
Oil City is located at 40°24'8"N 78°38'24"W (40.4023000, -78.6400200).
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Weather
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Oil City decreased by 9.76% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,557 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,464 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,358 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,280 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,186 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,100 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,995 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,853 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,730 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,618 | -1.16% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 57,407 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 54,370 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 58,409 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 54,371 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.9% |
| White only, percent : | 63.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 24.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 4.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 60.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 5,776 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.6% |
Oil City zip code is 16301.
County name: Venango, County
fips: 42121
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $113,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,107 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $402 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $867 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 22,946 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 125,055 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 427,832 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 83,793 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,280,663 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,836 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,914 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,686 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,706 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,755 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,511 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,186 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,280 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 510 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,904 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,228.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 24.40 |
Best Things to Do in Oil City
1Oil Creek State Park
Rating: 4.7 (590)
305 State Park Rd, Oil City, PA 16301, United States View details
Phone: +18146765915 | Website available
2Venango Museum of Art Science & Industry
Rating: 4.4 (41)
270 Seneca St, Oil City, PA 16301, United States View details
Phone: +18146762007 | Website available
3Oil Region National Heritage Area
Oil City, PA 16301, United States View details
People born in Oil City (20)
People born in Oil City, including university teacher Gertrude Schoepperle, flying ace Gabby Gabreski, actress Jane Hajduk, .
More notable people
- Clyde Littlefield (American football player and coach) he was born in 06/10/1892
- Donald Foster (American actor (1889-1969)) he was born in 31/07/1889
- Dusty Miller (American baseball player) he was born in 10/09/1868
- Joseph Levi (American politician) he was born in 31/01/1924
- Melinda Hale (American handball player) she was born in 19/04/1955
- Ronald Black (American politician) he was born in 23/09/1935
- Scott Hutchinson (American politician) he was born in 19/08/1961
- Tubby Spencer (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 26/01/1884
- W. S. Boreland (American sports coach) he was born in 01/02/1878
- Virgil Tupper (American football player (1869-1951)) he was born in 14/03/1869
- Ben Koyack (American football player) he was born in 09/04/1993
- David Bowman he was born in 15/11/1932
- Barry Conners (American actor, screenwriter and playwright) he was born in 31/05/1881
- Woody Jackson (American composer, producer and session musician) he was born in 10/06/1970
- Edwin Shepard Chickering (United States Air Force brigadier general) he was born in 21/09/1912
- P Michael Conn (researcher) he was born in 12/05/1949
- Forrest Hall (American football player) he was born in 29/10/1921
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Oil City, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214166 | Mount Aloysius College | Cresson (PA) | 16630-1999 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Oil City, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Oil City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cassandra Post Office | Cassandra (PA) | 15925 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Oil City, Pennsylvania city of Pennsylvania with a population of 10,137 people.
- Oil City, Louisiana town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 958 people.
Other cities in Cambria County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cambria County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | 18,939 | City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Conemaugh | 6,808 | Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,133 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Elim | 3,727 | City in Alaska |
| Greenwich | 3,640 | Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Northern Cambria | 3,456 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Ebensburg | 3,015 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Nanty Glo | 2,901 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Portage | 2,351 | Home rule municipality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Geistown | 2,242 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Stonycreek | 2,074 | Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
| Southmont | 2,048 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Summit | 2,032 | Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania |
| Riverside | 1,839 | Borough in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Cresson | 1,585 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Patton | 1,576 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Oil City distances to largest Pennsylvania cities