Pennsylvania Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 269,052 (100%) |
| Population Density | 337 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 32 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $63,354 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,812 |
| Median Home Value | $177,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 120,111 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 75,276 (62.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 35,311 (29.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9,524 (7.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 110,587 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Family Households | 66,222 (59.9%) |
The table below compares Erie County to the other 67 counties and county equivalents in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 15 | 79th |
| Population Density | # 19 | 73rd |
| Median Household Income | # 46 | 33rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 39 | 44th |
| Diversity Index | # 20 | 71st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
