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Compare Erie to Lancaster
This post compares Erie, Pennsylvania to Lancaster, Pennsylvania across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Erie (city) | Lancaster (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 98,970 | 59,556 |
| Income (median) | $34,739 | $34,685 |
| Home Value (median) | $87,000 | $109,700 |
| White | 74% | 59% |
| Black | 16% | 17% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| With Kids | 28% | 31% |
| Age (median) | 34 | 31 |
| Rentals | 48% | 56% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Erie or Lancaster?
A: Erie has a larger population count than Lancaster: 98970 compared with 59556 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Erie or in Lancaster?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Erie.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Erie or Lancaster?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Erie.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Lancaster does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 48% for Erie versus 56% for Lancaster.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Erie may include: Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, and Scranton.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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