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Erie, PA vs Yakima, WA

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- Yakima is 0% more densely populated than Erie.
- People are 30.5% more likely to be married in Yakima.
- The Median Age is 1.5 years younger in Yakima.
 Erie, PAYakima, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock96,266329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.638.4
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 Population - 2010101,719  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock71,845285,036,114
 Population - 1990108,718  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock31.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-12.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,467.893.4
 Land Area19.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Erie, PAYakima, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.9%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  Unlock12.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Erie, PAYakima, WAUnited States
 White68.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.4%12.2%
 Asian2.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock46.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Erie, PAYakima, WAUnited States
 Married Population35.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.7%50.2%
 Never Married46.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.742.60
 Households38,992  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock22,35080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households18,597  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.4%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 Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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