Erie city, Pennsylvania
Erie city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Erie city is a geographic entity located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 91,838. The land area covers 19.13 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 91,838 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.8 yrs | ±0.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 39,848 | ±749 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 43,681 | ±687 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 39,848 | ±749 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,833 | ±447 |
| Median Home Value | $115,200 | ±$4,017 |
| Median Gross Rent | $870 | ±$21 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,113 | ±$2,036 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,339 | ±$1,025 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.3% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 20,502 | ±1,610 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 41,218 | ±1,129 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.2% | ±1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 92,940 (2024)
ID: 133544
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
626 STATE ST, ERIE PA 16501-1128
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GUS Population: 267,750 (2024)
ID: 173722
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
318 REED ST, ERIE PA 16507
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Erie | PK-05 | Erie, PA | |
| Regular School Erie | KG-05 | Erie, PA | |
| Regular School Erie | KG-06 | Erie, PA | |
| Regular School Erie | PK-05 | Erie, PA | |
| Regular School Erie | 06-08 | Erie, PA | |
| Regular School Erie | PK-05 | Erie, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Erie | 09-12 | Erie, PA | |
| Regular School Erie | 09-12 | Erie, PA | |
| Regular School Erie | KG-05 | Erie, PA | |
| Regular School Erie | PK-05 | Erie, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ERIE VA MEDICAL CENTER
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Acute Care - Veterans Administration | City address association | 135 EAST 38TH STREET, ERIE, PA, 16504 |
(814) 860-2576
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Gannon University
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College | 1.1 mi away | 109 W Sixth St, Erie, PA, 16541-0001 |
8148717000
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ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 160 E FRONT ST, ERIE, PA, 16507 |
(814) 451-6900
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LECOM MEDICAL CENTER AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PAV
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Hospital | City address association | 5515 PEACH STREET, ERIE, PA, 16509 |
(814) 864-4031
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Mercyhurst University
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College | 1.3 mi away | 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA, 16546 |
8148242000
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ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (RURAL BOOKMOBILE)
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 160 EAST FRONT ST., ERIE, PA, 16507 |
(814) 451-6920
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SAINT VINCENT HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 232 WEST 25TH STREET, ERIE, PA, 16544 |
(814) 452-5111
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Great Lakes Institute of Technology
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College | 2.7 mi away | 5100 Peach Street, Erie, PA, 16509-2482 |
8148646666
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MILLCREEK BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 2088 INTERCHANGE RD, SUITE 280, ERIE, PA, 16565 |
(814) 451-7084
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UPMC HAMOT
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Hospital | City address association | 201 STATE STREET, ERIE, PA, 16550 |
(814) 877-6000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ERIE INTL AP, PA US, located 6.1 miles from Erie city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.2° | 21.3° | 28.2° | 3.41" | 31.8" |
| February | 36.5° | 21.4° | 28.9° | 2.52" | 19.4" |
| March | 44.3° | 27.9° | 36.1° | 3.08" | 14.5" |
| April | 56.8° | 38.0° | 47.4° | 3.47" | 2.6" |
| May | 68.3° | 49.3° | 58.8° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.1° | 59.4° | 68.2° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.1° | 64.2° | 72.7° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 63.2° | 71.5° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.7° | 56.7° | 65.2° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.3° | 46.3° | 54.3° | 4.38" | 0.1" |
| November | 50.5° | 36.7° | 43.6° | 3.75" | 9.6" |
| December | 40.2° | 28.0° | 34.1° | 4.17" | 26.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wesleyville borough | Borough | 3.4 mi | — |
| Lawrence Park CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Penn State Erie (Behrend) CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Northwest Harborcreek CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| McKean borough | Borough | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4204924000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.