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Compare Erie to Philadelphia
This post compares Erie, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, 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) | Philadelphia (city) |
---|---|---|
Population | 98,970 | 1,569,657 |
Income (median) | $34,739 | $42,527 |
Home Value (median) | $87,000 | $151,500 |
White | 74% | 41% |
Black | 16% | 42% |
Asian | 2% | 7% |
With Kids | 28% | 26% |
Age (median) | 34 | 34 |
Rentals | 48% | 47% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Erie or Philadelphia?
A: Erie has a much smaller population count than Philadelphia: 98970 compared with 1569657 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Erie or in Philadelphia?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Erie.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Erie or Philadelphia?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Erie.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Erie does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 48% for Erie versus 47% for Philadelphia.
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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