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Erie, PA vs Troy, NY

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- Troy is 0% more densely populated than Erie.
- People are 19.9% less likely to be married in Troy.
- The Median Age is 2.6 years younger in Troy.
 Erie, PATroy, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock50,717329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock32.538.4
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 Population - 2010101,719  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock49,170285,036,114
 Population - 1990108,718  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-0.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-12.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,896.993.4
 Land Area19.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Erie, PATroy, NYUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock8.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Erie, PATroy, NYUnited States
 White68.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock16.4%12.2%
 Asian2.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Erie, PATroy, NYUnited States
 Married Population35.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock26.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock71.6%50.2%
 Never Married46.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.152.60
 Households38,992  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock9,86580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households18,597  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock34.7%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 Troy    6 Reviews
Anthony · Troy, NY
Do NOT Invest in Troy New York
Over 6 years ago

My great grandparents came from Germany to settle in Troy, NY in 1885. Troy in the early days beyond the corruption of politics was a safe place to live. The  More

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Anthony · Troy, NY
Do NOT Invest in Troy New York
Over 6 years ago

My great grandparents came from Germany to settle in Troy, NY in 1885. Troy in the early days beyond the corruption of politics was a safe place to live. The  More

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Jennifer · Troy, NY
An industrial-era gem on the Hudson River
Over 7 years ago

I've lived in Troy for 17 years and love it more than ever. I was initially attracted by its handsome industrial-era architecture, walkable downtown and budding arts  More

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