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Erie, PA vs Newark, NJ

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- Newark is 0% more densely populated than Erie.
- People are 3.8% less likely to be married in Newark.
- The Median Age is 0.4 years younger in Newark.
 Erie, PANewark, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock306,247329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
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 Population - 2010101,719  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock273,546285,036,114
 Population - 1990108,718  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-12.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock12,684.293.4
 Land Area19.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Erie, PANewark, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Erie, PANewark, NJUnited States
 White68.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock46.5%12.2%
 Asian2.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock36.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Erie, PANewark, NJUnited States
 Married Population35.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock30.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.9%50.2%
 Never Married46.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.662.60
 Households38,992  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock66,80780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock23.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households18,597  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock32.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews
Joshua · Albion, PA
Erie is the place to be in 2025.
Over 1 years ago

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
Erie: Pros and Cons
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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David · Erie, PA
Erie PA is a hidden gem
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 Newark    26 Reviews
David · Roanoke, VA
Horrible city
Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Peter · Newark, NJ
Ironbound is crime ridden and police and politican
Over 10 years ago

Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Sheila · Ogden, UT
Crime
Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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