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Erie, PA vs Harrisburg, PA

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- Harrisburg is 0% more densely populated than Erie.
- People are 11.3% less likely to be married in Harrisburg.
- The Median Age is 3.5 years younger in Harrisburg.
 Erie, PAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,969329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.638.4
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 Population - 2010101,719  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,950285,036,114
 Population - 1990108,718  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-12.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,154.693.4
 Land Area19.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Erie, PAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Erie, PAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 White68.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock44.0%12.2%
 Asian2.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock25.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Erie, PAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Married Population35.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock27.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.6%50.2%
 Never Married46.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households38,992  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,50780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households18,597  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock40.0%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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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