Economy & Jobs — Erie, Pennsylvania
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,113 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,034 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 44,260 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15.0% |
| Arts Food | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 208 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 194 |
| Physician Offices | 169 |
| Beauty Salons | 118 |
| Auto Repair | 94 |
| Insurance Agencies | 94 |
| Dental Offices | 91 |
| Gas Stations | 88 |
| Bars | 74 |
| Law Offices | 68 |
| Child Day Care | 67 |
| General Merchandise | 55 |
| Coffee Shops | 50 |
| Liquor Stores | 49 |
| Chiropractors | 49 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
