Emlenton: Demographics & People
Census counts 663 people in Emlenton, in 321 households. Population grew 6.4% from 623 (2022) to 663 (2024). Median age 43.5 years. (4.1y younger than Venango County; 6.7y older than Pennsylvania). Children under 18 are 18% of the population. Population is 98% White (non-Hispanic). 57% of households are family-led. County is losing 164 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.1 people per household (vs Pennsylvania avg 2.4).
- 43% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Pennsylvania 44%).
- 75 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Pennsylvania 66).
Population & Trend
Population grew 6.4% from 623 (2022) to 663 (2024) — about 10.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~706 (extrapolated at 3.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 766.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 37,241 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 6.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 623 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 663 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 663 people (vs Pennsylvania 12,317) |
| Population Estimate | 766 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 43.5y is 4.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 18% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 43.5 years (vs Pennsylvania 36.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 17.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 663 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 119 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 116.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 262.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 166 |
| Population under 18 | 119 |
| Median age | 43.5 years (vs Pennsylvania 36.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 663 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 598 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 15 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 18.0% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 98.0% (vs Pennsylvania 71.2%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 574 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 86 |
| Share born in this state | 86.6% |
| Share born in another state | 13.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 13.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 3 |
Households & Family Composition
321 households. Averaging 2.1 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 57% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 171 families, 33% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 98 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 171 |
| Married couples with children | 56 |
| Single-parent households | 2 |
| Average household size | 2.14 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 4 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 2 |
| Family households | 183 households (vs Pennsylvania 2,885) |
| Households that are families | 57.0% (vs Pennsylvania 55.6%) |
| Total households | 321 households (vs Pennsylvania 5,038) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 16.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 164 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 16.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 32,171 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 32,335 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -164 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 51 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.8% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 15 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | PA-15 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 42031 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 42 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 031 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Clarion |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 10.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 8.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 13.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 42031 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Clarion County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,482 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 42031 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Clarion County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 51.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 45.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 48.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 38,438 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 8.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 14 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 17.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 663, booming, established, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 663 people (vs Pennsylvania 12,317) |
| Town Summary · County | Clarion County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade