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Erie

County:
Erie County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
19.132
State:
Pennsylvania

Erie is a city located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Erie has a 2026 population of 91,970. It is also the county seat of Erie County. Erie is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -3.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 94,880 in 2020.

The median household income in Erie is $46,113 with a poverty rate of 23.27%. The median age in Erie is 34.8 years: 33.5 years for males, and 36.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.0 males.

92K
Total Population
4,807
Density (mi²)
-485 -0.52%
Growth

Erie Population

Erie Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202691,970-485-0.52%
202592,455-485-0.52%
202492,940-296-0.32%
202393,236-560-0.6%
202293,796-521-0.55%
202194,317-563-0.59%
202094,880-137-0.14%
201995,585-879-0.91%
201896,464-937-0.96%
201797,401-1,095-1.11%
201698,496-738-0.74%
201599,234-652-0.65%
201499,886-782-0.78%
2013100,668-469-0.46%
2012101,137-268-0.26%
2011101,405-314-0.31%
2010101,719-67-0.07%
2000103,717-5,001-4.6%
1990108,718-10,405-8.73%
1980119,123-10,142-7.85%
1970129,265-9,175-6.63%
1960138,4407,6375.84%
1950130,80313,84811.84%
1940116,9559880.85%
1930115,96722,59524.2%
192093,37226,84740.36%
191066,52513,79226.15%
190052,73312,09929.78%
189040,63412,89746.5%
188027,7378,09141.18%
187019,64610,227108.58%
18609,4193,56160.79%
18505,8582,44671.69%
18403,4121,912127.47%
18301,500900150%
182060020050%
1810400300300%
180010000%

Median Age

Overall: 34.8 years
Female: 36.7 years
Male: 33.5 years

Erie Adults

There are 73,794 adults, (15,350 of whom are seniors) in Erie.

Sex Ratio

Female: 47,876 (51%)
Male: 45,974 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Erie includes 67.45% White, 16.89% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White63,30167.45%
Black or African American15,85016.89%
Two or more races9,3489.96%
Asian2,6062.78%
Other race2,4442.6%
Native American2910.31%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander100.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3,6973.94%
Other race1,9932.12%
White1,6091.71%
Black or African American5980.64%
Native American1800.19%
Asian200.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White61,69265.73%
Black or African American15,25216.25%
Two or more races5,6516.02%
Asian2,5862.76%
Other race4510.48%
Native American1110.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander100.01%

Erie Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Erie 's average per capita income is $38,751. Household income levels show a median of $46,113. The poverty rate stands at 23.27%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$85,049$95,028
Families$59,103$74,774
Households$46,113$62,166
Non Families$31,685$46,031

$38,751

Average Income

$46,113

Median Household Income

23.27%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)