Erie, PA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Erie

South Erie Hillside / Federal Hill

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Erie

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.0%

Households with Children

25.4%

School Enrollment K-12

8,938

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.1%
School Age (5-17): 15.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 28.9%
Working Age (35-54): 21.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.1%
Seniors (65+): 16.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.7%
High School / GED: 38.7%
Some College or Associate's: 27.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.4%
Single Parents: 16.0%
Couples & Adults: 26.5%
Living Alone: 48.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
Asian: 2.8%
Black or African American: 16.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 16.2%
Puerto Rican: 64.8%
Cuban: 3.0%
Dominican: 4.2%
Central American: 2.0%
South American: 3.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.9%
Other White: 58.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 45.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 6.0%
Caribbean: 0.2%
Other Black: 48.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 73.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 88.3%
Spanish: 4.3%
European & Indo-European: 4.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 1.1%
Other: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 3.9%
Middle School (5-8): 4.7%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 9.7%
Not Enrolled: 74.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources