Oil City, PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

51,355

0.894% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

47.4

1.07% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13.5%

4.69% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$51,405

2.92% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$96,800

8.28% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

22,320

1.6% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Oil City, PA had a population of 51.4k people with a median age of 47.4 and a median household income of $51,405. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Oil City, PA declined from 51,818 to 51,355, a −0.894% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,945 to $51,405, a 2.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oil City, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.08%), White (Hispanic) (0.763%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.351%).

None of the households in Oil City, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.8% of the residents in Oil City, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oil City, PA are Venango County Area Vocational Technical School (36 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Oil City, PA was $96,800, and the homeownership rate was 73.2%. Most people in Oil City, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Oil City, PA was 2 cars per household.

Oil City, PA borders Meadville, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Warren, PA, and Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Diversity

Oil City, PA is home to a population of 51.4k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 0.689% of Oil City, PA residents were born outside of the country (354 people).

In 2020, there were 50.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49k people) in Oil City, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 964 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 556 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oil City, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
49k ± 203
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
964 ± 214
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
556 ± 119

1.11%

Hispanic Population

568 people

1.11% of the people in Oil City, PA are hispanic (568 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oil City, PA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.689%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

354 people

0.65%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

337 people

As of 2020, 0.689% of Oil City, PA residents (354 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oil City, PA was 0.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oil City, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 13.5

In 2020, the median age of all people in Oil City, PA was 47.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 47, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Oil City, PA are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Oil City, PA residents was 47.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
92,750 ± 7,450 people
Dominican Republic
72,397 ± 6,587 people
China
65,642 ± 6,274 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 92,750 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 72,397 and China with 65,642.

Citizenship

99.8%

2020 Citizenship

99.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.8% of Oil City, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Oil City, PA was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oil City, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,589 ± 188
Gulf War (1990s)
687 ± 141
Gulf War (2001-)
433 ± 106

Oil City, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.31 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Pennsylvania. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Pennsylvania, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Pennsylvania across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Oil City, PA is $51,405. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Oil City, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $104,161, followed by Montgomery County, PA and Bucks County, PA, with respective values of $93,518 and $93,181.

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,196. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Oil City, PA employs 22.3k people. The largest industries in Oil City, PA are Manufacturing (3,959 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,766 people), and Retail Trade (2,853 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($55,044), Utilities ($54,886), and Educational Services ($50,074).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,405

2020 value

± $1,384

2.92%

1 Year Growth

± 3.77%

Households in Oil City, PA have a median annual income of $51,405, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,945 in 2019, which represents a 2.92% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Oil City, PA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

$72,428

Average Male Salary in Pennsylvania

± $1,115

$54,196

Average Female Salary in Pennsylvania

± $827

In 2020, full-time male employees in Pennsylvania made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Pennsylvania by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Pennsylvania

Asian
$66,664 ± $4,080
Alaska Native
$58,659 ± $80,539
White
$56,784 ± $709

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Pennsylvania workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than Alaska Native workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Pennsylvania.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Pennsylvania by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oil City, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.469

2019 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2020, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.614% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oil City, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $104,161, followed by Montgomery County, PA and Bucks County, PA, with respective values of $93,518 and $93,181.

The following map shows all of the counties in Oil City, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oil City, PA (6.75k out of 50.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
6,079 ± 422
Two Or More
404 ± 148
Black
211 ± 116

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oil City, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

22.3k

2020 Value

± 798

−1.6%

1 Year decline

± 4.93%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Oil City, PA declined at a rate of −1.6%, from 22.7k employees to 22.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oil City, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,651 people), Production Occupations (2,288 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,098 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oil City, PA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Oil City, PA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,651 people), Production Occupations (2,288 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,098 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Oil City, PA has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.84 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (1.76 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.58 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Oil City, PA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($85,625), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($76,000), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($66,538).

Industries

Employment by Industries

22.3k

2020 Value

± 798

−1.6%

1 Year decline

± 4.93%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Oil City, PA declined at a rate of −1.6%, from 22.7k employees to 22.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oil City, PA, are Manufacturing (3,959 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,766 people), and Retail Trade (2,853 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oil City, PA, though some of these residents may live in Oil City, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Oil City, PA, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (3,959 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,766 people), and Retail Trade (2,853 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Oil City, PA has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.83 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.77 times), and Public Administration (1.25 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Oil City, PA, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($55,044), Utilities ($54,886), and Educational Services ($50,074).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($74.2B) and Electronics ($44.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$734B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

99.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $734B. This is expected to increase 99.3% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.5B
New York
$71.1B
Ohio
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.5B, followed by New York with $71.1B and Ohio and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%). The most partisan county was Fulton County, PA with 85.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Oil City, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Pennsylvania.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Pennsylvania

50% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Pennsylvania

Fulton County, PA
85.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bedford County, PA
83.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Philadelphia County, PA
81.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Pennsylvania was Fulton County, PA with 85.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Pennsylvania colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Pat Toomey

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Oil City, PA awarded 36 degrees. The student population of Oil City, PA is skewed towards women, with 5 male students and 50 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oil City, PA are White (36 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Oil City, PA by number of degrees awarded are Venango County Area Vocational Technical School (36 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Oil City, PA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (36 and 100%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
36 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Oil City, PA was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Oil City, PA according to their major.

Universities

Venango County Area Vocational Technical School

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

36 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Oil City, PA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Venango County Area Vocational Technical School with 36 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oil City, PA, which is 0.0286 times less than the 35 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Oil City, PA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
36 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded
Black or African American
0 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Oil City, PA was White students. These 36 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oil City, PA was $96,800 in 2020, which is 0.421 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $89,400 to $96,800, a 8.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Oil City, PA is 73.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Oil City, PA have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oil City, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$96,800

2020 Median

± $3,949

$89,400

2019 Median

± $1,922

In 2020, the median property value in Oil City, PA grew to to $96,800 from the previous year's value of $89,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Oil City, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oil City, PA the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,405

Median Household Income

± $1,384

22.1k

Number of Households

± 776

In 2020, the median household income of the 22.1k households in Oil City, PA grew to $51,405 from the previous year's value of $49,945.

The following chart displays the households in Oil City, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Oil City, PA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oil City, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

73.2%

2020 Homeownership

75.1%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 73.2% of the housing units in Oil City, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Oil City, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oil City, PA have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.58% of the workforce in Oil City, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oil City, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (9.89%)
Worked At Home (5.83%)

In 2020, 79.6% of workers in Oil City, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.89%) and those who worked at home (5.83%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oil City, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oil City, PA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.4% of the population of Oil City, PA has health coverage, with 42.2% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 17.6% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.01% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1237 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1408 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 454 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Huntingdon County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.6%). Additionally, Armstrong County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1,237 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$9,258

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Pennsylvania

$4,634

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,407

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,243

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Pennsylvania (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.29%, from $8,877 to $9,258.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.6%

Uninsured

42.2%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

17.6%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

2.01%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oil City, PA declined by 7.89% from 6.08% to 5.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oil City, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.