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Emlenton, PA
Borough in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
Population
663
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,140
ZIP codes
0
Emlenton and its ZIP codes
Emlenton at a glance
- Emlenton is about 3.9 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,913, 22% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,900 (59% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $743 a month.
Local data for Emlenton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Emlenton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,913
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$103,900
Median rent
$743/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
39.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (228), Irish Americans (151), Italian Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Venango County. PPP loans are for Emlenton.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,335
15,993 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,584
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$392M
FY 2026, $7,770 per person
How people get to work
Emlenton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 39.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Emlenton, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
728
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
92
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Emlenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FoxburgBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.4 |
| St. PetersburgBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Cherry ValleyBorough | 5.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Eau ClaireBorough | 5.7 mi | 1.3 |
| ParkerCity | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| CallensburgBorough | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| BruinBorough | 8.7 mi | 1.8 |
| ClintonvilleBorough | 8.9 mi | 1.1 |
| KennerdellCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.2 |
| KnoxBorough | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| North WashingtonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| PetroliaBorough | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| BoyersCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| FairviewBorough | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| SligoBorough | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Karns CityBorough | 13 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Emlenton, PA in?
- Emlenton is in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Emlenton, PA?
- About 663 people live in Emlenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Emlenton?
- Nearby places include Foxburg (2.7 mi), St. Petersburg (3.1 mi), Cherry Valley (5.2 mi), Eau Claire (5.7 mi), Parker (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023