Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Erie: County seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Erie is a city located in the county of Erie in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 101,786 and a population density of 5,335 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 95,077 inhabitants.
The city was created 227 years ago in 1795.
Quick Facts about Erie
| Population : | 95,077 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Erie County |
| Postal code : | 16546, 16563, 16530–16534, 16565, 16514–16515, 16550, 16553–16554, 16541, 16501–16512, 16538, 16544, 16522 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 814 |
| Area : | 19.08 km2 |
| Altitude : | 732 feet / 223 meters |
| Capital city : | Erie is capital of Erie County |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1795 (227 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 00:58:17 (9th February 2023) |
| Density : | 4,983 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Erie is located at 42°7'45"N 80°5'6"W (42.1292200, -80.0850600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Erie
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Erie decreased by 7.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 101,786 | - | census |
| 2011 | 101,511 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 101,290 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 100,532 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 99,714 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 99,030 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 98,211 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 97,214 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 96,298 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 95,508 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 95,077 | -0.45% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Erie
1 Presque Isle State Park
301 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Waldameer & Water World
220 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Presque Isle Downs & Casino
8199 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA 16509, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Splash Lagoon
8091 Peach St, Erie, PA 16509, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Erie Zoo
423 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Erie
1 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Erie
2087 Interchange Rd, Erie, PA 16509, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Erie (199)
People born in Erie, including figure skater Caryn Kadavy, actress Marilyn Burns, photographer Allan Sekula, .
List
- Harry Kellar (American magician) he was born in 11/07/1849
- Christine Estabrook (American actress) she was born in 13/09/1952
- Nikki Dial (American movie actress and voice actress) she was born in 05/10/1973
- Rebecca Bardoux (American movie actress) she was born in 18/08/1963
- Paul J. Weitz (American astronaut) he was born in 25/07/1932
- Chris Vrenna (American musician) he was born in 23/02/1967
- Richard Anuszkiewicz (American artist (1930-2020)) he was born in 23/05/1930
- Charles Erskine Scott Wood (American author) he was born in 20/02/1852
- John Riccitiello (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1958
- Joseph D. Pistone (FBI agent) he was born in 17/09/1939
- Billy Blanks (American fitness guru) he was born in 01/09/1955
- Mark Stepnoski (All-American college football player, professional football player, offensive lineman) he was born in 20/01/1967
- Peter Mennin (American composer, administrator and teacher) he was born in 17/05/1923
- John Totleben (illustrator) he was born in 16/02/1958
- Mary Boone (American art professional) she was born in 29/10/1951
- Michael Liebel, Jr. (American politician (1870-1927)) he was born in 12/12/1870
- John Williams (American archer) he was born in 12/09/1953
- Nate Carr (Olympic wrestler) he was born in 24/06/1960
Schools in Erie
College & universities near Erie, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212601 | Gannon University | Erie (PA) | 16541-0001 |
| 216427 | Triangle Tech Inc-Erie | Erie (PA) | 16502-2594 |
| 213987 | Mercyhurst University | Erie (PA) | 16546 |
| 407629 | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | Erie (PA) | 16509-1025 |
| 213181 | Great Lakes Institute of Technology | Erie (PA) | 16509-2482 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Erie, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERI | Union Station | 125 West 14th Street | RAIL |
| JMN | Jamestown, New York | 111 West Third Street | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
Post offices near Erie
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Er Post Office | Erie (PA) | 16501 |
| South Er Post Office | Erie (PA) | 16508 |
| Er Post Office | Erie (PA) | 16515 |
| Presque Isl Post Office | Erie (PA) | 16506 |
| Harborcreek Post Office | Harborcreek (PA) | 16421 |
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- Erie , Colorado town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA with a population of 30,318 people.
- Erie , Michigan township in Monroe County, Michigan with a population of 4,321 people.
- Erie , Minnesota human settlement in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 1,761 people.
- Erie , Illinois village in Whiteside County, Illinois with a population of 1,482 people.
- Erie , Kansas city in Neosho County; Kansas, USA with a population of 1,081 people.
- Erie , Indiana unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana with a population of 531 people.
- Erie , North Dakota unincorporated community in North Dakota with a population of 105 people.
Other cities in Erie County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Erie County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harborcreek | 16,998 | Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania |
| Corry | 6,180 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Edinboro | 5,405 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| North East | 4,013 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Lawrence Park | 3,982 | Human settlement in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Union City | 3,097 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Wesleyville | 3,093 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Girard | 2,897 | Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania |
| Albion | 1,445 | Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania |
| Avonia | 1,205 | Census designated place |
| Cranesville | 594 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Platea | 397 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Mill Village | 383 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Wattsburg | 381 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Elgin | 204 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Erie distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
