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Harrisburg, PA vs Erie, PA

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- Erie is 0% more densely populated than Harrisburg.
- People are 12.7% more likely to be married in Erie.
- The Median Age is 3.5 years older in Erie.
 Harrisburg, PAErie, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock95,536329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 201049,513  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock103,717285,036,114
 Population - 199052,376  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-8.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-5.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,992.093.4
 Land Area8.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Harrisburg, PAErie, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Harrisburg, PAErie, PAUnited States
 White24.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock15.2%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Harrisburg, PAErie, PAUnited States
 Married Population31.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock32.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock64.6%50.2%
 Never Married49.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.4%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.312.60
 Households20,953  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,39580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,446  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock30.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.9%  Unlock10.8%
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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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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