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Erie city, PA

ZIP 16504 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 16504

16504 has a population of 15,632 with a median age of 37.3 yrs (49.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
73.6%+20% vs US avg
x
Black
9.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.4%-66% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
7.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.0%-18% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.9%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
19.1%+17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.9%-20% vs US avg
x
High school
36.2%+38% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.1%-2% vs US avg
x
Never married
38.7%+15% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.6%-16% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.5%
x
Diversity Index
44/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.2%+197% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.1%+24% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
96.5%+1564% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanPolishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 16504

Poverty Rate
14.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.2%+197% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.1%+24% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.9%-64% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.5%+67% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
96.5%+1564% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population15,632
Median age37.3
Poverty rate14.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White73.6%
Hispanic6.4%
Black9.8%
Asian2.6%
Foreign-born41.2%