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Erie
  • City in Pennsylvania
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Erie
#165 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • City in Pennsylvania
  • 363 reviews
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    Erie Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Population
    95,536
    Unemployment Rate
    4.9%
    Poverty Rate
    24.9%
    Non-Citizens
    3.9%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the people who live in your area?
    Based on 30 responses
    • Hard working
      23%
    • Just getting by
      23%
    • Caring
      17%
    • Family oriented
      13%
    • Friendly
      13%
    • Nosy
      3%
    • Not evolved
      3%

    Erie Demographics

    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      39%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
    Racial Diversity
    • White
      68%
    • African American
      15%
    • Hispanic
      8%
    • Two or more races
      5%
    • Asian
      3%
    • Other race
      1%
    • American Indian or Alaska native
      0%
    • Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
      0%
    Gender
    • Female
      51%
    • Male
      49%
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
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    Income

    Median Household Income
    $40,201
    National
    $69,021
    Household Income Brackets
    • <$25k
      32%
    • $25-$44k
      23%
    • $45-$74k
      21%
    • $75-$149k
      20%
    • $150k+
      4%
    Median Individual Income
    $22,245
    National
    $34,429
    Individual Income Brackets
    • <$15k
      34%
    • $15-$34k
      35%
    • $35-$64k
      21%
    • $65k+
      9%

    Community

    Poll
    59%
    of residents say there is a good sense of community. 34 responses
    Poll
    58%
    of people say LGBT residents are somewhat accepted. 33 responses
    Poll
    What is the most helpful tip for a new resident to know before moving to your area?
    Based on 38 responses
    • The winters are very, very harsh and cold.
      68%
    • The winters are cold but not that bad
      16%
    • Don't get chummy with people..
      3%
    • Get involved in the community
      3%
    • Get to know your neighbors
      3%
    • Go somewhere else.
      3%
    • Not accepting of outsiders, Volunteer
      3%
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