Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

169,296

0.471% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.8

0.465% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.5%

6.23% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$67,978

7.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$171,000

3.83% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

75,737

0.664% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA had a population of 169k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $67,978. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA grew from 168,503 to 169,296, a 0.471% increase and its median household income grew from $63,470 to $67,978, a 7.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.32%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.32%).

4.09% of the households in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA are Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (1,236 degrees awarded in 2021), Great Lakes Institute of Technology (281 degrees), and Erie Institute of Technology Inc (170 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA was $171,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.9%.

Most people in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA borders Chautauqua County PUMA, NY, Ashtabula County PUMA, OH, Erie City, Lawrence Park Township & Wesleyville Borough PUMA, PA, and Crawford & Warren Counties PUMA, PA.

About the photo: Erie Harbor Pierhead Lighthouse, Erie, PA

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Population & Diversity

Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 169k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.83% of Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (4.8k people).

In 2021, there were 41.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (155k people) in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.71k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA are Spanish (1,575 households), Russian (543 households), and Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (543 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

84,981

Women

50.1%

84,524

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 169,505 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
155k ± 869
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.71k ± 564
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.18k ± 514

2.63%

Hispanic Population

4.45k people

2.63% of the people in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA are hispanic (4.45k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
909 ± 738 people
China
324 ± 442 people
Ukraine
323 ± 441 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 909 Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA residents, followed by China with 324 and Ukraine with 323.

Foreign-Born Population

2.83%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.8k people

2.94%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.96k people

As of 2021, 2.83% of Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA residents (4.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA was 2.94%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,575 households (0.978%)
Russian
543 households (0.337%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
543 households (0.337%)

4.09% of the households in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 0.978% of the households in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,514 ± 378
Gulf War (2001-)
1,922 ± 336
Gulf War (1990s)
1,668 ± 267

Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.35 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA employs 75.7k people. The largest industries in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA are Elementary & secondary schools (5,507 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,760 people), and Construction (4,296 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($167,901), Not specified retail trade ($139,460), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($133,636).

Males in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,970. The income inequality in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,551

Women

49.3%

38,692

Men

50.7%

The workforce of Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 76,243 people, with 49.3% woman, and 50.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

75.7k

2021 Value

−0.664%

1 Year decline

± −0.664%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.664%, from 76.2k employees to 75.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,111 people), Registered nurses (1,943 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,726 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

75.7k

2021 Value

−0.664%

1 Year decline

± −0.664%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.664%, from 76.2k employees to 75.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,507 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,760 people), and Construction (4,296 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,436

Median earning men ± $1,875

$32,397

Median earning women ± $1,307

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,158), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,661), and Public Administration ($64,309).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,333), Public Administration ($46,480), and Wholesale Trade ($39,231).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA awarded 1,687 degrees. The student population of Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,592 male students and 3,024 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA are White (1,400 and 83.6%), followed by Black or African American (112 and 6.69%), Hispanic or Latino (67 and 4%), and Unknown (51 and 3.05%).

The largest universities in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (1,236 and 73.3%), Great Lakes Institute of Technology (281 and 16.7%), and Erie Institute of Technology Inc (170 and 10.1%).

The most popular majors in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA are Social Work (188 and 11.1%), General Fine Studio Arts (98 and 5.81%), and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (82 and 4.86%).

The median tuition cost in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA for a public four year colleges is $7,716 for in-state students and $11,574 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,616 (34.5% men and 65.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,616 students enrolled in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA, 34.5% men and 65.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,745 records, of which 66.8% were women and 33.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
53 degree-majors awarded
General Fine Studio Arts
95 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
72 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA was General Business Administration & Management with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
1,236 degrees awarded
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
281 degrees awarded
Erie Institute of Technology Inc
170 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with 1,236 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 548 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA, which is 0.481 times less than the 1,139 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,400 degrees mean that there were 12.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 112 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($12,285) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,827) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,252) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.296% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.213% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (48.1k), Bachelors Degree (26.3k), and Some college (23.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA was $171,000 in 2021, which is 0.698 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $164,700 to $171,000, a 3.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA is 75.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA is $67,978. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Housing

Property

$171,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,394

$50,883

Median Property Taxes

±$1,467

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.9%

Homeownership

2021

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.9% of the housing units in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,978

Median Household Income

± $1,897

67k

Number of Households

± 1,845

In 2021, the median household income of the 67k households in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA grew to $67,978 from the previous year's value of $63,470.

The following chart displays the households in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.33% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (8.43%)
Worked At Home (6.94%)

In 2021, 81.3% of workers in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.43%) and those who worked at home (6.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% of the workforce in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA (17k out of 162k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.8% of the population of Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 52.9% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.17%

Uninsured

52.9%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA grew by 0.587% from 3.15% to 3.17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.