Pennsylvania

Venango

50,454
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Venango

Venango, Pennsylvania, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 1,130. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 50,454.

Its recorded population peaked at 65,328 in 1950, and has since declined by roughly 23 percent.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle at Fort Machault (Venango), Capture of Fort Venango (French), Capture of Fort Venango (1763), and 19 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202050,454
201054,984
200057,565
199059,381
198064,444
197062,353
196065,295
195065,328
194063,958
193063,226
192059,184
191056,359
190049,648
189046,640
188043,670
187047,925
186025,043
185018,310
184017,900
18309,470
18204,915
18103,060
18001,130
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Venango

Military engagements that took place in Venango, Pennsylvania.

Battle at Fort Machault (Venango)
1759
Capture of Fort Venango (French)
1759
Capture of Fort Venango (1763)
1763
Capture of Fort Venango 1763
1763
Battle of Fort Venango 1763
1763
Pontiac's War – Destruction of Fort Venango 1763
1763
Destruction of Fort Venango 1763
1763

Historic places in Venango

National Register of Historic Places listings in Venango, Pennsylvania.

Emlenton Historic District
Emlenton
Drake Oil Well
Titusville
National Transit Building
Oil City
Bridge in Cherrytree Township
Titusville
Pithole City, Site of
Titusville
Oil City Downtown Commercial Historic District
Oil City
Oil City South Side Historic District
Oil City
Dale, Samuel F., House
Franklin
Indian God Rock Petroglyphs Site (36VE26)
Rockland Township
Oil City North Side Historic District
Oil City
Franklin Historic District
Franklin
Oil City Armory
Oil City
Pithole Stone Arch
Oleopolis
Allegheny Baptist Church
Pleasantville
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Frequently asked about Venango

When does Venango first appear in the US census?
Venango, Pennsylvania first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 1,130.
What is the population of Venango?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Venango had a recorded population of 50,454.
When did Venango's population peak?
Venango's recorded population peaked at 65,328 in 1950.
Were any battles fought in Venango?
7 documented military engagements took place in Venango, including Battle at Fort Machault (Venango), Capture of Fort Venango (French), Capture of Fort Venango (1763).
How many historic places are in Venango?
19 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Venango, Pennsylvania.
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