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 $25K19.7%
$25K–$50K21.8%
$50K–$75K17.2%
$75K–$100K13.3%
$100K–$150K15.1%
$150K–$200K6.8%
$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).