Petrolia, Pennsylvania
Petrolia: Borough in Pennsylvania, US
About
Petrolia is a city located in the county of Butler in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 212 and a population density of 530 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 197 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Petrolia
| Population : | 197 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Butler County |
| Area : | 0.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,865 feet / 1178 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1872 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:45:47 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 16050 |
| Density : | 493 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.61% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Petrolia is located at 41°1'0"N 79°43'3"W (41.0167300, -79.7175500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Petrolia decreased by 7.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 212 | - | census |
| 2011 | 212 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 211 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 208 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 205 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 204 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 202 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 201 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 199 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 198 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 197 | -0.51% | estimation process |
Schools in Petrolia
College & universities near Petrolia, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211334 | Butler Beauty Academy | Butler (PA) | 16001 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Petrolia, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Petrolia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Petrolia Post Office | Petrolia (PA) | 16050 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Petrolia , Texas city in Clay County, Texas, US with a population of 671 people.
Other cities in Butler County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Butler County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fernway | 12,414 | Census designated place |
| Butler | 4,734 | City in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Zelienople | 3,623 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Slippery Rock | 3,508 | Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Fox Run | 3,282 | Census designated place |
| Seven Fields | 2,740 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Meadowood | 2,693 | Census designated place |
| Muddy Creek | 2,154 | Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania |
| Evans City | 1,711 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Mars | 1,608 | Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Saxonburg | 1,425 | Borough in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Valencia | 1,360 | Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Prospect | 1,135 | Township in Butler County, Kansas |
| Oneida | 1,041 | Census designated place in Pennsylvania, USA |
| McCalmont | 1,029 | Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania |
| Chicora | 956 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
