Demographics & People — Erie, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 94,156 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~93,200 |
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| Median Age | 34.8 |
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| Total Households | 39,419 |
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| Family Households | 20,339 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64,816 |
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| Black or African American | 15,174 |
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| Asian | 2,324 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7,920 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 27,110 |
| Other groups | 21,305 |
| German | 17,544 |
| Irish | 10,271 |
| Polish | 10,004 |
| Italian | 9,294 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 7,898 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 4,896 |
| English | 4,543 |
| American | 2,809 |
Language
| English Only | 79,051 |
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| Spanish | 3,799 |
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| Population 5+ | 88,562 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 4,123 |
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| Population 18+ | 74,395 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Erie, Pennsylvania.
