Poverty Rate in Erie County, Pennsylvania
In Erie County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 38,548 of 254,668 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Erie County, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Erie County, Pennsylvania is 15.1%.
- How many people in Erie County, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Erie County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 38,548 of 254,668 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Erie County, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Erie County, Pennsylvania is 27.97% higher than the Pennsylvania average. In Erie County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 15.1% of 254,668 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 11.8% of 12,553,587 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Erie County, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Erie County, Pennsylvania is 19.84% higher than the US average. In Erie County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 15.1% of 254,668 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- 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.
Asian
28.1% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2021
28.1% of 5 thousand people
White
12.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.3% of 213 thousand people
Black or African American
28.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
28.2% of 17 thousand people
Two or more races
26.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
26.8% of 16 thousand people
Hispanic
30% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
30% of 12 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
12.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.2% of 210 thousand people
Under 18 years
21.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
21.3% of 53 thousand people
Under 5 years
23.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
23.2% of 13 thousand people
5 to 17 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
20.7% of 40 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
21.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
21.2% of 53 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
13.1% of 147 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
15.2% of 50 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
12% of 97 thousand people
60 years and over
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.4% of 72 thousand people
65 years and over
11.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
11.9% of 53 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.2% of 181 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
33.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
33.5% of 12 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
15.8% of 67 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
10.1% of 48 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
4.7% of 54 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
6.1% of 126 thousand people
Employed
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
4.9% of 121 thousand people
Male
3.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
3.8% of 62 thousand people
Female
6.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
6.2% of 59 thousand people
Unemployed
36.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
36.2% of 5 thousand people
Male
36.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
36.8% of 3 thousand people
Female
35.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
35.6% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.7% of 208 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
1.6% of 87 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
17% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
17% of 44 thousand people
Did not work
22.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
22.9% of 77 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
24.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
24.7% of 59 thousand people
Male
22.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
22.9% of 29 thousand people
Female
26.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
26.3% of 30 thousand people
18 to 24 years
41.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
41.8% of 5 thousand people
25 to 34 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.4% of 11 thousand people
35 to 44 years
23.9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
23.9% of 6 thousand people
45 to 54 years
22.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
22.2% of 7 thousand people
55 to 64 years
28.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
28.8% of 12 thousand people
65 to 74 years
15.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
15.4% of 9 thousand people
75 years and over
28.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
28.7% of 9 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
2.7% of 24 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
37.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
37.8% of 11 thousand people
Did not work
40.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
40.3% of 24 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
14.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Erie County, Pennsylvania
2023
14.2%
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