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Erie, PA vs Lorain, OH

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- Lorain is 0% more densely populated than Erie.
- People are 8.5% more likely to be married in Lorain.
- The Median Age is 3.1 years older in Lorain.
 Erie, PALorain, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock65,051329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.238.4
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 Population - 2010101,719  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock68,652285,036,114
 Population - 1990108,718  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-12.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,747.993.4
 Land Area19.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Erie, PALorain, OHUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Erie, PALorain, OHUnited States
 White68.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock15.0%12.2%
 Asian2.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Erie, PALorain, OHUnited States
 Married Population35.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.5%50.2%
 Never Married46.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.422.60
 Households38,992  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock15,18080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households18,597  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock27.2%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 Lorain    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Well, in short...It Sucks !!! It's become like the movie "Escape from New York". The city of Lorain has the highest amount of sex offenders and other criminals. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

I lived in Lorain for over 40 years of my life. It used to be a nice place to grow up and then raise a family. I return every year to visit family and meet up with  More

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Over 17 years ago

Living in Ohio is very unmotivating. There have been job cuts, homelessness and uncompassion all around us here. We strive to get ahead and take care of our families.   More

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