Emlenton: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Emlenton is $60,913 (about the same as Venango County median $61,522; 1.3× below Pennsylvania median $77,971), with homes at a median value of $103,900. The surrounding county supports 12,341 jobs (avg $47,067).
- $61,903 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Pennsylvania $73,856).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $60,913 — near the Pennsylvania median ($61,953). Poverty rate 11.2% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 1.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 14.6% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $16,710 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,034,397 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $61,903 (vs Pennsylvania $73,856) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $74,272 |
| Median Household Income | $60,913 (vs Pennsylvania $61,953) |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $60,913 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.9% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 5% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 39.80 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 5.1% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | long commute / bedroom community |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 12,341 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $580,841,505 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $47,067 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 5,948,490 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% (vs Pennsylvania 4.0%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 18 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 92,447 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 5,135.90 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Cattle, Grain, Field Crops, Other |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 942 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 10,157 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 402,519 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 12 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 14 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 14 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 15 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 22 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 10 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 7 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (4)
| Nearest Snap · Name | DOLLAR GENERAL 8267 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 4 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | PITTSBURGH METROPOLITAN AREA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $254,661,647 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,838.21 (vs Pennsylvania $8,556) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 37,241 people (vs Pennsylvania 12,317) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 85.6% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 3.1% |
| Pct Walked | 5.1% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 43.5 years (vs Pennsylvania 36.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 47.4% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12