2025 Compare Cities People:
Erie, PA vs Cedar Rapids, IA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Cedar Rapids is 0% more densely populated than Erie.
- People are 31.7% more likely to be married in Cedar Rapids.
- The Median Age is 1.3 years older in Cedar Rapids.
 Erie, PACedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock136,512329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.438.4
 space3
 Population - 2010101,719  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock120,758285,036,114
 Population - 1990108,718  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-12.6%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock1,927.593.4
 Land Area19.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.2264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Erie, PACedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.3%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Erie, PACedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 White68.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.6%12.2%
 Asian2.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.4%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Erie, PACedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Married Population35.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.3%50.2%
 Never Married46.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.312.60
 Households38,992  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock33,05280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households18,597  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

   |    Reply

K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Erie

Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

   |    Reply

I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Cedar Rapids


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.