Erie County Public RecordsPennsylvania

As of the 2020 Census, Erie County, PA, had a population of 270,876. The median age is 40.9 years, with 48.7% male and 51.3% female residents. Racially, the population is 84.7% White, 7.5% Black or African American, 2.2% Asian, and 5.6% Hispanic or Latino (any race), with multiracial and other groups comprising the remainder.

Erie County, PA, has about 175,000 registered voters as of 2024, with registered Democrats (42%), Republicans (41%), and others (17%). The county holds primary and general elections (local, state, federal). In the 2020 presidential election, turnout was 73%, with Joe Biden winning by around 1,400 votes. Polling locations number over 100, managed by the Erie County Bureau of Elections. Key issues include economic development, education, and Lake Erie environmental concerns. The elections are overseen by a bipartisan board, and registration can be done online or in person. Major parties are Democratic and Republican.

Erie County, PA, hosts 13 public school districts and over 40 elementary and secondary schools, with a graduation rate of approximately 87%. About 25% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The county features higher education institutions like Penn State Behrend and Gannon University. School safety measures include security officers and mental health programs. Erie’s schools offer specialized STEM, arts, and vocational programs. Adult education is available through local career centers. Average Public School Review scores Erie County schools at 6/10, reflecting a focus on continuous academic improvement and student support.

As of 2022, Erie County, PA had an employment rate of approximately 58%. Top industries include healthcare and social assistance (16%), manufacturing (13%), and retail trade (12%). Major occupations are office and administrative support (13%), production (12%), and sales (10%). About 82% of workers commute by car, with an average commute time of 20 minutes. Roughly 63% of employed residents work within Erie County, while 37% commute to other counties for employment.

Erie County, PA, has a homeownership rate of about 66%, with a median home value near $155,000 as of 2023. The average monthly rent is approximately $900. The housing market has shown steady appreciation, increasing around 6% over the past year. Common housing types include single-family homes, duplexes, and apartments. Popular neighborhoods in Erie city are Frontier, Glenwood, and Millcreek Township. Property taxes average 1.7% of assessed value, translating to around $2,600 annually on a median-priced home. The mix of affordable housing and diverse neighborhoods attracts both buyers and renters to the area.

Erie County, PA, has seen fluctuations in crime rates, with 2022 reporting a crime rate of about 2,150 incidents per 100,000 residents. Violent crime accounted for approximately 320 cases per 100,000, while property crimes were higher at around 1,830 per 100,000. The Erie Police Department and county sheriff encourage public reporting, which has led to a 7% increase in reported crimes over the past year. Efforts to improve neighborhood safety and increase patrols have helped reduce violent crime by 4%, according to the latest state statistics.