2023 ACS Census Data · Population 269,544
Erie County is a large county in Pennsylvania with a population of 269,544. The median household income is $61,476, 5% below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.4%, median home value is $169,500, and 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 23% above the national average.
Population
269,544
2023 estimate
Rank #264 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$61,476
Household
Rank #1771 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$169,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #1654 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
29.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #744 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
12% below Pennsylvania avg·5% below national avg
Poverty Rate
32% below Pennsylvania avg·3% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above Pennsylvania avg·2% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$34,285
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
15% below Pennsylvania avg·19% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
9% below Pennsylvania avg·6% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% below Pennsylvania avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
15% below Pennsylvania avg·15% below national avg
Housing Units
120,019
Households
110,106
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,371
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
15% above Pennsylvania avg·23% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Pennsylvania avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.0%
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