Erie Pa (Pennsylvania)
Erie City is a bustling city located in Erie County in Pennsylvania .
According to the latest data from the US Census it has a 2005 population
estimate of 102,615 and a total land area of 28.0 square miles. The median
household income in Erie stands between $ 31,376 and $ 32,200.
The racial demographics of Erie were estimated at about 80.60% White,
14.30% African American and the rest are represented by an almost equal
number of Hispanic, Asians, Europeans and Native Americans.
Presently Erie is one of the United States biggest manufacturing hubs. The
city serves as one of the sites for the company GE Transportation, a
source of livelihood for over 4,100 Erie residents currently employed by
the company. With the onset of modern industries Erie is fast becoming the
place for smaller and high tech companies which are fast expanding across
the city. One of those companies is Lord Corporation; a company that
specializes in various products for the aerospace industry is originally
built in and is currently doing their operations in Erie .
The plastic industry is one of the main industries present at Erie City ,
Pennsylvania amounting to over 10% of the plastics manufactured in the
United States .
Erie City is also a place where residents can get great education with the
presence of such colleges and universities such as: Mercyhurst College ,
Allegheny College , Gannon University and the Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania.
Tourism is also a big hit at Erie , Pennsylvania . The allure particularly
of its unique shores that spans the Lake Erie makes up a wonderful tourist
destination that is said to attract a large number of visitors every year.
Over- all Erie is a unique city that offers almost anything from a simple
life to the grandeur of its robust industries and a great place for
settling in and becoming part of its rich history, vast culture and
traditions.
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