Poverty Rate in Erie, Pennsylvania
In Erie, Pennsylvania, an estimated 21,713 of 89,322 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Erie, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Erie, Pennsylvania is 24.3%.
- How many people in Erie, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Erie, Pennsylvania, an estimated 21,713 of 89,322 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Erie, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Erie, Pennsylvania is 105.93% higher than the Pennsylvania average. In Erie, Pennsylvania, an estimated 24.3% of 89,322 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 11.8% of 12,553,587 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Erie, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Erie, Pennsylvania is 92.86% higher than the US average. In Erie, Pennsylvania, an estimated 24.3% of 89,322 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
41.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
41.9% of 20 thousand people
Under 5 years
37.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
37.7% of 6 thousand people
5 to 17 years
43.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
43.6% of 15 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
41.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
41.8% of 20 thousand people
18 to 64 years
22.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
22.2% of 52 thousand people
18 to 34 years
22.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
22.3% of 20 thousand people
35 to 64 years
22.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
22.1% of 31 thousand people
60 years and over
18.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
18.8% of 20 thousand people
65 years and over
15.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
15.8% of 14 thousand people
White
21.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
21.5% of 59 thousand people
Black or African American
29.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
29.6% of 15 thousand people
Two or more races
39.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
39.4% of 9 thousand people
Hispanic
42.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
42.1% of 8 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
21.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
21.2% of 57 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
20.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
20.2% of 58 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
37.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
37.8% of 7 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
21.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
21.5% of 22 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
19.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
19.8% of 16 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
9.2% of 13 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
12.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
12.2% of 41 thousand people
Employed
10.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
10.3% of 39 thousand people
Male
6.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
6.9% of 20 thousand people
Female
14% Poverty Rate for employed women in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
14% of 19 thousand people
Unemployed
46.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
46.6% of 2 thousand people
Male
43.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
43.3% of 1 thousand people
Female
51.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
51.2% of 912 people
Population 16 years and over
21.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
21.2% of 68 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
3.2% of 27 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
30.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
30.2% of 16 thousand people
Did not work
35.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
35.2% of 25 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
28.2% Poverty Rate for single people in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
28.2% of 27 thousand people
Male
25.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
25.7% of 14 thousand people
Female
31.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
31.1% of 13 thousand people
18 to 24 years
41% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
41% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
19.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
19.3% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
23% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
23% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
27.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
27.8% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
34.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
34.5% of 6 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
20.8% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
36.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
36.9% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
3.4% of 11 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
40.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
40.3% of 6 thousand people
Did not work
50.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
50.6% of 9 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
25.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
25.2%
Poverty Rate by City around Erie County
- Albion, Pennsylvania 12.7% of 1,320 people.
- Avonia, Pennsylvania 2.2% of 1,621 people.
- Corry, Pennsylvania 25.5% of 6,117 people.
- Cranesville, Pennsylvania 8.3% of 800 people.
- Edinboro, Pennsylvania 26.6% of 3,777 people.