Erie County, PA — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$61,476

Per Capita Income

$34,285

Poverty Rate

15.4%

SNAP Recipients

18.8%

Gini Index

0.460

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Under $25K
19.7%
$25K–$50K
21.8%
$50K–$75K
17.2%
$75K–$100K
13.3%
$100K–$150K
15.1%
$150K–$200K
6.8%
$200K+
6.1%

The median household income in Erie County, PA is $61,476 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,285. 15.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.460 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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