Erie Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Erie Pennsylvania metro area was $56,851 in 2021, the latest figures available. Erie median household income is $12,106 lower than the median Pennsylvania household income and $12,866 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Erie median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Erie are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Erie Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $68,957 | -0.50% | +4.94% |
| Erie | $56,851 | -0.04% | +9.76% |
Trends in Erie, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Erie is $56,851. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $56,872 and is now $21 (0.04%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Erie, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Erie
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Erie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $68,957 | $56,851 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $69,302 | $56,872 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,255 | $54,914 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,714 | $51,798 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,426 | $55,942 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,250 | $55,282 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,700 | $54,190 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,983 | $52,192 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,586 | $51,599 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,565 | $55,047 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,638 | $50,675 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $62,686 | $54,290 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,630 | $55,533 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,939 | $56,063 |
Erie Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Erie was $73,191 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Erie median family income is $14,309 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Erie will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Erie Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,500 | -0.82% | +4.65% |
| Erie | $73,191 | -0.60% | +9.14% |
Trends in Erie, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Erie is $73,191. Real median family income peaked in 2017 at $74,415 and is now $1,224 (1.64%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Erie, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Erie
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Erie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,500 | $73,191 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,224 | $73,633 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $85,919 | $71,538 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,610 | $67,061 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,943 | $74,415 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,644 | $70,996 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $80,273 | $69,172 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,757 | $64,501 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,496 | $65,669 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $76,973 | $69,682 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,399 | $64,400 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $78,718 | $68,900 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,676 | $69,098 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $77,747 | $70,959 |
Erie Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Erie was $30,715 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Erie median per capita income is $7,600 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Erie will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Erie Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,315 | -1.22% | +4.57% |
| Erie | $30,715 | -0.89% | +6.99% |
Trends in Erie, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Erie is $30,715. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $30,991 and is now $276 (0.89%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Erie, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Erie
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Erie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,315 | $30,715 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,790 | $30,991 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,943 | $30,205 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,642 | $28,707 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $36,154 | $30,168 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,307 | $29,047 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $34,747 | $29,907 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $33,474 | $28,635 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $33,373 | $28,248 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $32,835 | $28,801 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $32,515 | $27,317 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $33,848 | $28,660 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,356 | $28,653 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,199 | $28,684 |
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