Poverty Rate in Erie, Pennsylvania
In Erie, Pennsylvania, an estimated 21,713 of 89,322 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Erie, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Erie, Pennsylvania is 24.3%.
- How many people in Erie, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Erie, Pennsylvania, an estimated 21,713 of 89,322 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Erie, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Erie, Pennsylvania is 100.83% higher than the Pennsylvania average. In Erie, Pennsylvania, an estimated 24.3% of 89,322 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 12.1% of 12,571,365 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Erie, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Erie, Pennsylvania is 89.84% higher than the US average. In Erie, Pennsylvania, an estimated 24.3% of 89,322 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
24% of 88 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
33.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
33.8% of 19 thousand people
Under 5 years
35.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
35.1% of 5 thousand people
5 to 17 years
33.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
33.4% of 14 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
33.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
33.5% of 19 thousand people
18 to 64 years
22.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
22.5% of 54 thousand people
18 to 34 years
28.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
28.6% of 25 thousand people
35 to 64 years
17.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
17.3% of 29 thousand people
60 years and over
17.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
17.2% of 21 thousand people
65 years and over
17.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
17.6% of 15 thousand people
- Gender
Male
22.8% Poverty Rate for men in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
22.8% of 44 thousand people
Female
25.3% Poverty Rate for women in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
25.3% of 44 thousand people
- Race
White
20.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
20.3% of 59 thousand people
Black or African American
20.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
20.9% of 14 thousand people
Two or more races
34.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
34.7% of 10 thousand people
Hispanic
45% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
45% of 8 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
19.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
19.2% of 57 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
19.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
19.8% of 60 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
45.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
45.3% of 6 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
20.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
20.4% of 23 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
17% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
17% of 16 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
11.5% of 15 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
11.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
11.8% of 42 thousand people
Employed
11.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
11.6% of 41 thousand people
Male
13.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
13.3% of 22 thousand people
Female
9.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
9.6% of 19 thousand people
Unemployed
19.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
19.7% of 1 thousand people
Male
19.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
19.5% of 948 people
Female
20.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
20.1% of 374 people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
21.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
21.1% of 71 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
6.8% of 29 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
25.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
25.7% of 16 thousand people
Did not work
34.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
34.6% of 26 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
35% Poverty Rate for single people in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
35% of 26 thousand people
Male
32.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
32.8% of 12 thousand people
Female
37% Poverty Rate for single women in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
37% of 14 thousand people
18 to 24 years
44.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
44.3% of 4 thousand people
25 to 34 years
29.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
29.6% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
29.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
29.4% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
47.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
47.6% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
37.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
37.3% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
29% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
29% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
27.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
27.7% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
8.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
8.1% of 9 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
37.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
37.1% of 7 thousand people
Did not work
56.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
56.5% of 11 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
23.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Erie, Pennsylvania
2022
23.7%