Erie County, Pennsylvania

Total Population: 269,544

County Seat: Erie

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)82.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.6%
Hispanic or Latino4.6%
Two or More Races4.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.0%
Other Race0.4%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

29.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.