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Erie

Pennsylvania · 94,831 residents · 19.132 sq mi
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Erie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,655. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $90,500. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94,831
−9%since 2000
from 103,717 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,957 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 5,421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+5%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
92K97K101K106K110K1990201020202024Erie
202494K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,655
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,387 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,266
+49%since 2000
from $14,972 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
50.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(81,605)
Black13.9%(14,420)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(4,572)
Asian0.7%(756)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.2%(42,704)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(60,541)
Black17.3%(16,419)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(8,106)
Asian3.7%(3,548)
Other5.1%(4,867)
Diversity Score67.3%(63,781)
Diversity Score
67
+63%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erie, Pennsylvania?

Erie, Pennsylvania has about 94,831 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erie, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Erie, Pennsylvania earns about $38,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erie, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Erie, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $90,500, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Erie, Pennsylvania?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Erie, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erie, Pennsylvania?

About 25.1% of people in Erie, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erie, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Erie, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13,887 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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