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Meadville, PA vs Erie, PA

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- Erie is 0% more densely populated than Meadville.
- People are 0.7% less likely to be married in Erie.
- The Median Age is 1.2 years younger in Erie.
 Meadville, PAErie, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock95,536329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 201013,371  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock103,717285,036,114
 Population - 199014,318  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-8.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-13.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,992.093.4
 Land Area4.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Meadville, PAErie, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2011.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Meadville, PAErie, PAUnited States
 White87.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock15.2%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Meadville, PAErie, PAUnited States
 Married Population35.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock32.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock64.6%50.2%
 Never Married42.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.4%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.312.60
 Households5,058  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,39580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,125  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock30.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Meadville    8 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Meadville is home to Allegheny College, an incredible hub of culture, forward-thinking, activist students, and advancement. The town-gown relations are developing as  More

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Over 15 years ago

My wife and I moved to Meadville October 2009 on account of my work. We have been happy with the town so far. We moved from a much larger city, and she does miss access  More

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I heard a 30 year old girl on a bus once proclaim to a distant cell phone connection, "Back into Meadville again. It seems like no matter where you go you find yourself  More

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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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