Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Chautauqua County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,561
Population
2,001/sq mi density
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,561
Census 2023
Population Density
2,001
per square mile
Land Area
0.8
square miles (2.0 km²)
Median Age
19.9 yrs
49% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
56.9%
Male
43.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
78.8%
Black
6.7%
Hispanic
3.7%
Asian
9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 12.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
85.4%
Spanish
12.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
10.2%
Veterans
0.0%
100% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.1%
38% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.6%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.4%
49% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.448
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,561 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,001 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 19.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 56.9% |
| Female | 43.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.7% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
Language
| English Only | 85.4% |
| Spanish | 12.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 10.2% |
| Veterans | 0.0% |
| Disability | 8.1% |
| Health Insurance | 95.6% |
| Uninsured | 4.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.448 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |