Erie
A community guide to Erie in Pennsylvania, the United States.
- Population
- 94,831 residents
- Region
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 42.1292, -80.0851
Overview
Erie is a populated place in Pennsylvania, the United States. The community supports 94,831 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Pennsylvania. Its position within the broader regional network gives Erie a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
History
The history of Erie is bound up with the broader story of Pennsylvania. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Erie has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Erie sits at approximate coordinates 42.1292 latitude and -80.0851 longitude within Pennsylvania. The terrain and natural features around Erie reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Pennsylvania road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Erie offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Pennsylvania: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Erie's residents. Visitors passing through Erie encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.