Erie County, Pennsylvania
Total Population: 269,544
County Seat: Erie
Median Home Value
$169,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$61,476
Across all households
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.9%
65 Years and Over
19.2%
Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.1%
No Health Insurance
4.1%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
29.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$61,476
Mean Household Income
$82,408
Per Capita Income
$34,285
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.5%
In Labor Force (19–64)
76.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
18.8%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$169,500
Median Rent
$876/mo
Total Housing Units
120,019
Owner-Occupied
68.3%
Renter-Occupied
31.7%
Vacancy Rate
8.3%
Married Couple Households
42.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.3%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.8%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.1%
Average Household Size
2.33
Broadband Internet Access
87.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 42049.