Erie, Pennsylvania (population 24,169) is a small city located on the southern shore of Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania. With a population density of 1,657 people per square mile it is not as densely populated as the US as a whole (93 people per square mile). Many Erie locals enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as exploring Presque Isle State Park for swimming and hiking trails, going out on the water to fish or sail, or visiting one of the many beaches along Lake Erie. There are also local organizations such as the Jefferson Educational Society where people can participate in lectures and discussions covering a range of topics from politics to science. Locals also enjoy attending sporting events at UPMC Park where they can watch minor league baseball teams play. Shopping enthusiasts can visit shops like Shops at West 12th Street for clothes and accessories from local designers. When hunger strikes, there are plenty of restaurants to satisfy everyone's cravings from upscale eateries like The Cork 1794 to more casual restaurants like Rudy’s Hot Dog.
The population in Erie (zip 16506) is 24,169. There are 1,717 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Erie (zip 16506) is 44.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Erie (zip 16506) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Erie (zip 16506)
- 56.4% are married
- 9.2% are divorced
- 30.3% are married with children
- 13.6% have children, but are single
Race in Erie (zip 16506)
- 92.3% are White
- 1.9% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander