Erie County, Pennsylvania
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Erie County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Pennsylvania
. As of 2010, the population was 280,566. Its county seat
is the City of Erie
.
, the county has a total area of 1558 square miles (4,035.2 km²), the largest county in Pennsylvania, of which 798.9 square miles (2,069.1 km²) is land and 759.1 square miles (1,966.1 km²) (48.7%) is water. There are only two cities in Erie County: the City of Erie and the City of Corry.
Erie County is bordered on the northeast by Chautauqua County, New York
, on the east by Warren County
, on the south by Crawford County
, and on the west by Ashtabula County, Ohio
. Directly north of the county is Lake Erie
, with the nearest landmass beyond it being the province of Ontario
, Canada
.
It is the only county in the state north of the 42nd parallel
.
, which absorbed the lands of the disputed Erie Triangle
in 1792. Prior to 1792, the region was claimed by both New York and Pennsylvania, so no county demarcations were made until the federal government intervened. See interactive Pennsylvania County Formation Maps
Since Erie County and its newly-established neighboring counties of Crawford, Mercer
, Venango
, and Warren were initially unable to sustain themselves, a five-county administrative organization was established at Crawford County's Meadville
to temporarily manage government affairs in the region. Erie elected its own county officials in 1803.
was 351.2 PD/sqmi. There were 119,138 housing units at an average density of 149.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 88.2 percent White, 7.2 percent Black or African American, 0.2 percent Native American, 1.1 percent Asian, 0.03 percent Pacific Islander, 1.2 percent from other races, and 2.1 percent from two or more races. A further 3.4 percent of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.4% were of German, 12.5% Polish, 12.3% Italian
, 10.1% Irish
, 6.5% English
and 6.4% American
ancestry according to Census 2000.
Of the total number of household, 27.2 percent had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4 percent were married couples
living together, 13.2 percent had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4 percent were non-families. 29.3 percent of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3 percent had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 26.5 percent under the age of 20. The median age was 38.6 years. For every 100 females there were 96.73 males.
. The county has a home-rule charter and is run by a county executive
. The current County Executive is Barry Grossman. Grossman assumed the office in January 2010 after ousting incumbent Mark DiVecchio in the 2009 Democratic primary and narrowly defeating Republican Mike Kerner. The remaining elected officials of the executive branch are the Erie County Controller, Erie County Coroner, Erie County District Attorney, Erie County Sheriff, and Erie County Clerk. see latest list
The County Executive appoints a chief public defender to the Erie County Public Defender's Office and members of a Criminal Justice Advisory Board.
Erie County Department of Public Safety and the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) relocated to a new public safety building located near the Erie County Vocational Technical School in Summit Township
in January 2008. 9-1-1
dispatcher
and HAZMAT
operations will be based at the new facility. Seven new communications towers and backup power generation will be features of the new reinforced concrete
building, which will be able to withstand a Category F3
tornado
. Erie County Department of Corrections operates the Erie County Prison, which is located on Ash Street between East 18th Street and the railroad tracks in Erie.
. The Erie County Council is made up of seven councilmen elected to represent seven geographical districts. see map A chairman and vice chairman are chosen among the councilmen to lead the council.
in downtown Erie.
Erie County tends to be Democratic-leaning in statewide elections, with all four statewide winners carrying it in 2008. The margins of victory for the Democratic Presidential candidate in the 2000, 2004, and 2008 elections in Erie County were 9, 8, and 20 percentage points, respectively.
s 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.
.
County (United States)
In the United States, a county is a geographic subdivision of a state , usually assigned some governmental authority. The term "county" is used in 48 of the 50 states; Louisiana is divided into parishes and Alaska into boroughs. Parishes and boroughs are called "county-equivalents" by the U.S...
located in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. As of 2010, the population was 280,566. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is the City of Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the county has a total area of 1558 square miles (4,035.2 km²), the largest county in Pennsylvania, of which 798.9 square miles (2,069.1 km²) is land and 759.1 square miles (1,966.1 km²) (48.7%) is water. There are only two cities in Erie County: the City of Erie and the City of Corry.
Erie County is bordered on the northeast by Chautauqua County, New York
Chautauqua County, New York
-Major highways:* Interstate 86/New York State Route 17 * Interstate 90 * U.S. Route 20* U.S. Route 62* New York State Route 5* New York State Route 39* New York State Route 60* New York State Route 394...
, on the east by Warren County
Warren County, Pennsylvania
Warren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 41,815. It was formed in 1800 from parts of Allegheny and Lycoming counties; attached to Crawford County until 1805 and then to Venango County until Warren was formally organized in 1819. Its county...
, on the south by Crawford County
Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Crawford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 88,765.Crawford County was created on March 12, 1800, from part of Allegheny County and named for Colonel William Crawford...
, and on the west by Ashtabula County, Ohio
Ashtabula County, Ohio
Ashtabula County is the northeasternmost county in the state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 101,497, its county seat is Jefferson. The county is named for a Native American word meaning "river of many fish"....
. Directly north of the county is Lake Erie
Lake Erie
Lake Erie is the fourth largest lake of the five Great Lakes in North America, and the tenth largest globally. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also has the shortest average water residence time. It is bounded on the north by the...
, with the nearest landmass beyond it being the province of Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
It is the only county in the state north of the 42nd parallel
42nd parallel north
The 42nd parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 42 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, Asia, the Pacific Ocean, North America, and the Atlantic Ocean....
.
History
Erie County was established on March 12, 1800 from part of Allegheny CountyAllegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,223,348; making it the second most populous county in Pennsylvania, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh...
, which absorbed the lands of the disputed Erie Triangle
Erie Triangle
The Erie Triangle is a tract of American land that was the subject of several competing colonial-era claims and which was eventually acquired by the U.S. federal government and sold to Pennsylvania so that the state would have access to a freshwater port on Lake Erie...
in 1792. Prior to 1792, the region was claimed by both New York and Pennsylvania, so no county demarcations were made until the federal government intervened. See interactive Pennsylvania County Formation Maps
Since Erie County and its newly-established neighboring counties of Crawford, Mercer
Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Mercer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 116,638. Its county seat is Mercer; Sharon is its largest city....
, Venango
Venango County, Pennsylvania
Venango County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 54,984. Its county seat is Franklin.-History:Venango County was created on March 12, 1800 from parts of Allegheny and Lycoming Counties...
, and Warren were initially unable to sustain themselves, a five-county administrative organization was established at Crawford County's Meadville
Meadville, Pennsylvania
Meadville is a city in and the county seat of Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The city is generally considered part of the Pittsburgh Tri-State and is within 40 miles of Erie, Pennsylvania. It was the first permanent settlement in northwest Pennsylvania...
to temporarily manage government affairs in the region. Erie elected its own county officials in 1803.
Demographics
According to the 2010 United States Census, there were 280,566 people, 110,413 households, and 70,196 families residing in the county. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 351.2 PD/sqmi. There were 119,138 housing units at an average density of 149.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 88.2 percent White, 7.2 percent Black or African American, 0.2 percent Native American, 1.1 percent Asian, 0.03 percent Pacific Islander, 1.2 percent from other races, and 2.1 percent from two or more races. A further 3.4 percent of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.4% were of German, 12.5% Polish, 12.3% Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
, 10.1% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
, 6.5% English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
and 6.4% American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
Of the total number of household, 27.2 percent had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4 percent were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.2 percent had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4 percent were non-families. 29.3 percent of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3 percent had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 26.5 percent under the age of 20. The median age was 38.6 years. For every 100 females there were 96.73 males.
Government and politics
The county seat of government is in Erie, PennsylvaniaErie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
. The county has a home-rule charter and is run by a county executive
County executive
A county executive is the head of the executive branch of government in a county. This position is common in the United States.The executive may be an elected or an appointed position...
. The current County Executive is Barry Grossman. Grossman assumed the office in January 2010 after ousting incumbent Mark DiVecchio in the 2009 Democratic primary and narrowly defeating Republican Mike Kerner. The remaining elected officials of the executive branch are the Erie County Controller, Erie County Coroner, Erie County District Attorney, Erie County Sheriff, and Erie County Clerk. see latest list
The County Executive appoints a chief public defender to the Erie County Public Defender's Office and members of a Criminal Justice Advisory Board.
Erie County Department of Public Safety and the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) relocated to a new public safety building located near the Erie County Vocational Technical School in Summit Township
Summit Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Summit Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,529 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.9 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were...
in January 2008. 9-1-1
9-1-1
9-1-1 is the emergency telephone number for the North American Numbering Plan .It is one of eight N11 codes.The use of this number is for emergency circumstances only, and to use it for any other purpose can be a crime.-History:In the earliest days of telephone technology, prior to the...
dispatcher
Dispatcher
Dispatchers are communications personnel responsible for receiving and transmitting pure and reliable messages, tracking vehicles and equipment, and recording other important information...
and HAZMAT
Hazmat
Hazmat, HazMat and similar terms can refer to:* Hazardous materials and items—see Dangerous goods** Hazchem—a system of hazardous chemical classification and firefighting modes** A hazmat suit is a type of protective clothing...
operations will be based at the new facility. Seven new communications towers and backup power generation will be features of the new reinforced concrete
Reinforced concrete
Reinforced concrete is concrete in which reinforcement bars , reinforcement grids, plates or fibers have been incorporated to strengthen the concrete in tension. It was invented by French gardener Joseph Monier in 1849 and patented in 1867. The term Ferro Concrete refers only to concrete that is...
building, which will be able to withstand a Category F3
Fujita scale
The Fujita scale , or Fujita-Pearson scale, is a scale for rating tornado intensity, based primarily on the damage tornadoes inflict on human-built structures and vegetation...
tornado
Tornado
A tornado is a violent, dangerous, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud. They are often referred to as a twister or a cyclone, although the word cyclone is used in meteorology in a wider...
. Erie County Department of Corrections operates the Erie County Prison, which is located on Ash Street between East 18th Street and the railroad tracks in Erie.
| Name | Party | Term start | Term end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Robison | Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
1978 | 1982 |
| Judith M. Lynch | Democrat Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
1982 | 2002 |
| Richard Schenker | Republican | 2002 | 2006 |
| Mark A. DiVecchio | Democrat | 2006 | 2010 |
| Barry Grossman | Democrat | 2010 |
County legislature
The legislature consists of a county councilCounty council
A county council is the elected administrative body governing an area known as a county. This term has slightly different meanings in different countries.-United Kingdom:...
. The Erie County Council is made up of seven councilmen elected to represent seven geographical districts. see map A chairman and vice chairman are chosen among the councilmen to lead the council.
- Phil Fatica, Democrat (District 1 - west city)
- Joseph F. Giles, Democrat (Vice Chairman, District 2 - city lakefront)
- Fiore Leone, Democrat (Chairman, District 3 - south central city)
- Ronald Cleaver, Democrat (also known as Whitey Cleaver) (District 4 - southeast city)
- Kyle W. Foust, Democrat (District 5 - northeast suburbs)
- Ebert Beeman, Republican (District 6 - southeast suburbs)
- Carol J. Loll, Republican (District 7 - west suburbs).
Judiciary
The judiciary is made up of nine judges serving the Erie County Court of Common Pleas and fifteen magisterial district judges serve the district courts. Court administration is managed by a district court administrator, deputy court administrator, and assistant court administrator. The Erie County Courthouse is located near Perry SquarePerry Square
Perry Square is one of the series of city squares planned by famed surveyor Andrew Ellicott in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. The park diverts the flow of 6th Street for two wooded city blocks bisected by State Street, which separates the city's eastern and western halves...
in downtown Erie.
Row officers
- Clerk of Records, Pat Fetzner, Democrat
- Controller, Mary E. Schaaf, Republican
- Coroner, Lyell Cook, Republican
- District Attorney, Jack Daneri, Republican (Was appointed following the death of Brad Foulk in 2009)
- Sheriff, Bob Merski, Democrat
Politics
As of November 2008, there are 185,081 registered voters in Erie County http://www.dos.state.pa.us/elections/lib/elections/055_voter_registration_statistics/currentstats/currentvotestats.xls.- DemocraticDemocratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
: 102,061 (55.14%) - RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
: 62,861 (33.96%) - Other parties: 20,159 (10.89%)
Erie County tends to be Democratic-leaning in statewide elections, with all four statewide winners carrying it in 2008. The margins of victory for the Democratic Presidential candidate in the 2000, 2004, and 2008 elections in Erie County were 9, 8, and 20 percentage points, respectively.
Pennsylvania State Senate
- Mary Jo WhiteMary Jo WhiteMary Jo White was the first woman to be U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, serving from 1993 to 2002.White was born in Kansas City, Missouri and grew up in McLean, Virginia. She received her B.S...
(R)Republican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, Pennsylvania's 21st Senatorial DistrictPennsylvania Senate, District 21Pennsylvania's 21st Senatorial district includes parts of Butler, Clarion, Erie, Forest, Venango And Warren Counties.Butler County* Allegheny Township* Brady Township* Butler Township* Butler* Center Township* Cherry Township* Clay Township... - Jane M. Earll (R)Republican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, Pennsylvania's 49th Senatorial DistrictPennsylvania Senate, District 49Pennsylvania's 49th Senatorial district includes parts of Erie CountyErie County* Albion* Conneaut Township* Cranesville* Edinboro* Elk Creek Township* Erie* Fairview Township* Franklin Township* Girard* Girard Township* Greene Township...
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Patrick J. Harkins (D)Democratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
, Pennsylvania's 1st Representative DistrictPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 1The 1st District of an electoral district of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and is currently represented by Democrat Pat Harkins. The district is located within Erie County and includes the following areas:* Erie** Ward 1... - Florindo J. Fabrizio (D)Democratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
, Pennsylvania's 2nd Representative DistrictPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 2The 2nd District is an electoral district for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and is currently represented by Democrat Florindo Fabrizio... - John HornamanJohn HornamanJohn R. Hornaman is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 3rd District and was elected in 2006.Hornaman attended McDowell High School and earned a degree in economics from Gannon University Prior to elective he worked as an agent for New York Life from...
(D)Democratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
, Pennsylvania's 3rd Representative DistrictPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 3The 3rd District an electoral district for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and is currently represented by Democrat John Hornaman. The district is located within Erie County and includes the following areas:*Fairview Township... - Curtis G. Sonney (R)Republican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, Pennsylvania's 4th Representative DistrictPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 4The 4th District is an electoral district for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and is currently represented by Republican Curt Sonney. The district is located within Erie County and includes the following areas:* Amity Township* Concord Township... - John R. EvansJohn R. EvansJohn R. Evans is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has represented the 5th District since 2001. Evans' district consists of parts of Erie County including Edinboro and Washington Township, as well as most of western Crawford County.Evans is a graduate of...
(R)Republican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, Pennsylvania's 5th Representative DistrictPennsylvania House of Representatives, District 5The 5th District is an electoral district for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and is currently represented by Republican John R. Evans...
United States House of Representatives
- Mike KellyMike Kelly (Pennsylvania)George Joseph "Mike" Kelly, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education, and pre-congressional career:...
(R)Republican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional districtPennsylvania's 3rd congressional districtPennsylvania's third district is located in the northwestern part of the state and includes the cities of Erie, Sharon, Hermitage, Butler and Meadville....
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:Boroughs
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Lake City, Pennsylvania Lake City is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,811 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Lake City is located at .... McKean, Pennsylvania McKean is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 389 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area... Mill Village, Pennsylvania Mill Village is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 412 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Mill Village is located at .... North East, Pennsylvania North East is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, northeast of Erie. Fruit growing was an early economic endeavor, and is still to this day, as this is a popular area for especially cherries and grapes. There is an annual Cherry Festival in the summer and an annual in the fall. It contains... Platea, Pennsylvania Platea is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 474 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Platea is located at .... |
Union City, Pennsylvania Union City is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, southeast of Erie. In the twentieth century, there were three large chair factories, planing and grist mills, a powdered milk plant, and several furniture factories. In 1900, 3,104 people lived here, and in 1910, 3,684 people lived here. The... Waterford, Pennsylvania Waterford is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,449 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Waterford is located at .... Wattsburg, Pennsylvania Wattsburg is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 378 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.Wattsburg is along the banks of French Creek .... Wesleyville, Pennsylvania Wesleyville is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,617 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Wesleyville is located at .... |
Townships
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Greene Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Greene Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,706 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,... Greenfield Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Greenfield Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,909 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of... Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Millcreek Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 53,515 at the 2010 census. It is the largest suburb of Erie, Pennsylvania and the sixth-largest municipality in the state; larger than the cities of Altoona and Harrisburg.Millcreek Township is home to... |
Springfield Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Springfield Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,378 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.8 square miles , of which, 37.7 square miles of it is land and... Summit Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Summit Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,529 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.9 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were... Union Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Union Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,663 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.6 square miles , of which, 36.5 square miles of it is land and... Venango Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Venango Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,277 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 43.7 square miles , 43.6 square miles of which is land and 0.1 square... Washington Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Washington Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,526 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 45.5 square miles , of which, 45.2 square miles of it is land and... Wayne Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Wayne Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,766 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.3 square miles , of which, 38.3 square miles of it is land and... |
Census-designated places
Census-designated placeCensus-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
s are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
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.
- AvoniaAvonia, PennsylvaniaAvonia is an unincorporated census-designated place in Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA. The population was 1,331 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Avonia is located at ....
- Northwest HarborcreekNorthwest Harborcreek, PennsylvaniaNorthwest Harborcreek is an unincorporated census-designated place in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,658 at the 2000 census...
Public school districts
- Corry Area School DistrictCorry Area School DistrictThe Corry Area School District spans portions of three counties. In Crawford County it covers the Borough of Spartansburg and Sparta Township. In Erie County it covers the City of Corry, the Borough of Elgin and Concord Township and Wayne Township. In Warren County it covers Columbus Township and...
- Erie City School DistrictErie City School DistrictThe Erie School District is the school district that serves metropolitan Erie, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is a member of the Northwest Tri-County IU 5....
- Fairview School DistrictFairview School DistrictFairview School District is a school district located in Fairview Township, which is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The overall population of the district is about 1800 students, faculty, administrators, and other workers.-History:...
- Fort LeBoeuf School DistrictFort LeBoeuf School DistrictThe Fort LeBoeuf School District is a public school district serving parts of Erie County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses the communities Summit Township, Waterford, Waterford Township, LeBoeuf Township, and Mill Village. It features 5 schools: Waterford Elementary, Robison Elementary, Mill Village...
- General McLane School DistrictGeneral McLane School DistrictGeneral McLane School District is a school district located in Erie County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. It comprises the townships of Franklin, McKean, and Washington; the boroughs of McKean and Edinboro, are located in McKean and Washington townships, respectively....
- Girard School DistrictGirard School DistrictThe Girard School District is a public school district serving parts of Erie County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses the communities of Girard, Girard Township, and Lake City. It contains three schools: Elk Valley Elementary, Rice Avenue Middle, and Girard High School....
- Harbor Creek School DistrictHarbor Creek School DistrictThe Harbor Creek School District is the public kindergarten-through-12th grade education system for Harborcreek, Pennsylvania. The school district is one of 501 school districts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. By state law, the district has nine school board members in addition to its central...
- Iroquois School DistrictIroquois School DistrictIroquois School District is a school district that has provided education to the children of the townships of Wesleyville and Lawrence Park since 1966, when separate school districts were merged. The district is located just east of the city of Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania. At , the district...
- Millcreek Township School DistrictMillcreek Township School DistrictMillcreek Township School District is a school district serving Millcreek Township, a suburb of Erie, Pennsylvania. The total enrollment is 7,464 students.The District was the pilot district in the Start S.M.A.R.T...
- North East School DistrictNorth East School DistrictThe North East School District is a public school district serving parts of Erie County, Pennsylvania. It serves both North East Borough and North East Township. The district's four schools are contained in close proximity on a single campus, that also includes the administrative offices. Students...
- Northwestern School DistrictNorthwestern School DistrictNorthwestern School District is a public school district based in Albion, Pennsylvania, United States. The district is located in Erie County, which is in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania bordering Lake Erie and the State of Ohio....
- Union City Area School DistrictUnion City Area School DistrictThe Union Area School District is a public school district Union City and Union Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania and Bloomfield Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It features one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school...
- Wattsburg Area School DistrictWattsburg Area School DistrictThe Wattsburg School District is a public school district serving parts of Erie County, Pennsylvania. Centered in Wattsburg, the townships of Amity, Venango, Greene, and Greenfield are also included in district boundaries. The district contains three schools: Wattsburg Area Elementary Center,...
Approved private schools
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has 36 Approved Private Schools including the Charter Schools for the Blind and Deaf. Students attending these schools come from across the commonwealth. The private schools are licensed by the State Board of Private Academic Schools. They provide a free appropriate special education for students with severe disabilities. The cost of tuition for these schools is paid 60% by the state and 40% by the local school district where the student is a resident. Pennsylvania currently has four PA chartered and 30 non-charter APSs for which the Department approves funding. These schools provide a program of special education for over 4,000 day and residential students. Parents are not charged for the services at the school. In 2009, the Pennsylvania Department of Education budgeted $98 million for tuition of children in approved private schools and $36.8 million for students attending the charter schools for the deaf and blind.- Barber National InstituteBarber National InstituteThe ' is a nonprofit, multi-faceted organization that provides services to more than 3,600 children, adults, and families who are faced with developmental disabilities, Autism, learning delays, and mental health disorders. The institute’s central facility was founded in 1952 and is located in...
, Erie, PA
Recreation
There are two Pennsylvania state parks in Erie County and both are on the shores of Lake ErieLake Erie
Lake Erie is the fourth largest lake of the five Great Lakes in North America, and the tenth largest globally. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also has the shortest average water residence time. It is bounded on the north by the...
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- Erie Bluffs State ParkErie Bluffs State ParkErie Bluffs State Park is a Pennsylvania state park in Girard and Springfield Townships, Erie County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park is the largest undeveloped stretch of land overlooking Lake Erie in Pennsylvania. Erie Bluffs State Park is just north of Pennsylvania Route 5 near Lake...
- one of Pennsylvania's newest state parks - Presque Isle State ParkPresque Isle State ParkPresque Isle State Park is a Pennsylvania state park on an arching sandy peninsula that juts into Lake Erie, west of the city of Erie, in Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The peninsula sweeps northeastward, surrounding Presque Isle Bay along the park's...
- one of Pennsylvania's oldest state parks
See also
- List of municipal authorities in Erie County, Pennsylvania
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Erie County, PennsylvaniaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Erie County, PennsylvaniaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Erie County, Pennsylvania.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States...