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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Erie Metro

Erie, PA · 1 counties · 280,566 residents · 798.901 sq mi
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Erie has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,595. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $111,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
280,566
Unchangedsince 2000
from 280,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
351 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+7%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
268K271K275K278K282K1990201020202024Erie
2024269K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,595
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,627 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,644
+26%since 2000
from $17,932 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(252,258)
Black6%(16,876)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(6,126)
Asian0.7%(1,902)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(58,763)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(242,787)
Black6.9%(19,485)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(9,518)
Asian1.1%(3,036)
Other2%(5,594)
Diversity Score30.5%(85,536)
Diversity Score
30
+46%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

ErieCENTRAL91,838
What's inside

1 component county

Erie CountyCENTRAL265,832
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erie, PA?

Erie, PA has about 280,566 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erie, PA?

The typical household in Erie, PA earns about $43,595 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erie, PA expensive?

In Erie, PA, the median home is worth about $111,300, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Erie, PA?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Erie, PA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erie, PA?

About 15.6% of people in Erie, PA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erie, PA grown since 1990?

Yes, Erie, PA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,994 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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