Erie County, Pennsylvania
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| Erie County, Pennsylvania | |
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 Location in the state of Pennsylvania |
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| Founded | March 12, 1800 |
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| Seat | Erie |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
4,036 km² (1,558 mi²) 2,077 km² (802 mi²) 1,959 km² (756 mi²), 48.54% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
280,843 135/km² |
| Website: www.eriecountygov.org | |
Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2000, the population was 280,843. Its county seat is Erie6.
Erie County contains the Erie Triangle, a region which was claimed by both New York and Pennsylvania until 1792, when it was sold to Pennsylvania by the U.S. government.
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[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,036 km² (1,558 mi²). 2,077 km² (802 mi²) of it is land and 1,959 km² (756 mi²) of it (48.54%) is water. There are only two cities in Erie County; the City of Erie and the City of Corry.
[edit] Adjacent Counties
- Directly north of the county is Lake Erie
- The nearest landmass to the north of the county is the province of Ontario, Canada (north)
- Chautauqua County, New York (northeast)
- Warren County (east)
- Crawford County (south)
- Ashtabula County, Ohio (west)
[edit] Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 280,843 people, 106,507 households, and 71,040 families residing in the county. The population density was 135/km² (350/mi²). There were 114,322 housing units at an average density of 55/km² (143/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.90% White, 6.13% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.86% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. 2.18% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 106,507 households out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.50% were married couples living together, 12.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.30% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.00% under the age of 18, 10.80% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.70 males.
[edit] Municipalities
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in Erie County:
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[edit] Boroughs
[edit] Townships
- Lawrence Park (the only "first class township" in the county)
[edit] Census-designated places
Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.
[edit] Unincorporated communities
[edit] Education
[edit] Public School Districts
- Corry Area School District
- Erie City School District
- Fairview School District
- Fort LeBoeuf School District
- General McLane School District
- Girard School District
- Harbor Creek School District
- Iroquois School District
- Millcreek Township School District
- North East School District
- Northwestern School District
- Union City Area School District
- Wattsburg Area School District
[edit] Recreation
There are two Pennsylvania state parks in Erie County and both are on the shores of Lake Erie.
- Erie Bluffs State Park - one of Pennsylvania's newest state parks
- Presque Isle State Park - one of Pennsylvania's oldest state parks
[edit] External links
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Erie County, Pennsylvania County Seat: Erie |
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| Cities | |
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Albion | Cranesville | Edinboro | Elgin | Girard | Lake City | McKean | Mill Village | North East | Platea | Union City | Waterford | Wattsburg | Wesleyville |
| Townships |
Amity | Concord | Conneaut | Elk Creek | Fairview | Franklin | Girard | Greene | Greenfield | Harborcreek | Lawrence Park | LeBoeuf | McKean | Millcreek | North East | Springfield | Summit | Union | Venango | Washington | Waterford | Wayne |
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