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ZIP Codes:	14 Standard, 2 PO Boxes, 10 Unique [See All]
County:	Erie County, PA
Area Codes:	582,814
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	94,831 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Erie, PA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	42.0926, -80.0437
Land Area:	117.62 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Erie, PA has 26 ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
16501	Standard	2,241	1.24%
16502	Standard	15,435	8.55%
16503	Standard	15,328	8.49%
16504	Standard	16,135	8.93%
16505	Standard	16,437	9.10%
16506	Standard	23,918	13.24%
16507	Standard	9,429	5.22%	Perry Square
16508	Standard	15,172	8.40%	South Erie
16509	Standard	28,005	15.51%	Belle Valley
16510	Standard	24,515	13.57%	Wesleyville
16511	Standard	11,347	6.28%
16512	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
16514	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
16515	Standard	0	0.00%
16522	Unique	0	0.00%	Citizens Bank
16530	Unique	0	0.00%	Erie Ins Exchange
16531	Unique	0	0.00%	General Electric Co
16534	Standard	0	0.00%	Times Publishing Co
16538	Unique	0	0.00%	National City Of Pa
16541	Unique	0	0.00%	Gannon University
16544	Unique	0	0.00%	Saint Vincent Health
16546	Unique	1,166	0.65%	Mercyhurst Univ
16550	Unique	0	0.00%	Upmc Hamot
16553	Unique	0	0.00%	Pnc Bank
16563	Unique	1,466	0.81%	Behrend College
16565	Standard	0	0.00%

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Population & Demographics

Erie, PA has 179,893 residents, with an average household size of 2.2. The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.8%) and 35-39 (6.6%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 8.4%. Those born outside the United States make up 6.6% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	180,594
Total Households:	74,739
Total Housing Units:	82,015
Average Household Size:	2.31
Average Family Size:	3.38

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	94,831
Total Households:	39,057
Total Housing Units:	43,625
Average Household Size:	2.30
Average Family Size:	3.85

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	187,099	187,124	187,184	186,923	186,791	186,108	184,436	183,513	181,755	181,011	181,723	181,079	179,893
Decennial Census	187,498	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	180,594	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 37.3

Male Median Age: 36.4

Female Median Age: 38.1

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	4,818	5,154	5,626	6,139	7,213	5,958	5,541	5,322	4,852	4,871	5,449	5,776	6,243	5,481	3,895	2,507	1,575	1,500
Female	4,882	5,020	5,358	6,026	7,154	5,843	5,830	5,329	5,051	5,011	5,449	6,093	6,683	6,048	4,503	3,160	2,274	2,960
Total	9,700	10,174	10,984	12,165	14,367	11,801	11,371	10,651	9,903	9,882	10,898	11,869	12,926	11,529	8,398	5,667	3,849	4,460

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	139,700	77.98%
Black:	18,848	10.52%
Hispanic:*	10,372	5.79%
Asian:	5,799	3.24%
American Indian:	332	0.19%
Hawaiian:	52	0.03%
Other:	4,037	2.25%
Total:	179,140	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	87,920	48.68%	36.4 years
Females:	92,674	51.32%	38.1 years
Total:	180,594	100%	37.3 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	46,073	48.58%	35.2 years
Females:	48,758	51.42%	36.5 years
Total:	94,831	100%	35.8 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	166,768	92.70%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	2,797	1.55%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	6,105	3.39%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	4,223	5.74%
Total Population:	179,893	100%
Total Native Population:	169,565	94.26%
Total Foreign-born Population:	10,328	5.74%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Erie, PA have an average household income of $52,546 (much lower than the State by 30.9%, and much lower than the Nation by 33.1%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($67,090 vs $34,161). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$39,516	$40,231	$40,621	$40,438	$40,476	$40,747	$41,653	$43,058	$44,456	$45,307	$47,706	$50,814	$52,546
Median Family Income	$48,651	$49,180	$49,387	$49,534	$49,825	$51,913	$53,888	$55,326	$57,700	$58,253	$61,652	$69,447	$67,090
Median NonFamily Income	$24,748	$25,026	$25,035	$25,363	$25,547	$25,714	$25,926	$26,325	$27,577	$28,206	$29,813	$31,759	$34,161
Median Male Income	$42,750	$41,153	$41,277	$39,002	$40,449	$39,470	$40,418	$44,017	$43,827	$43,652	$43,839	$47,180	$49,005
Median Female Income	$34,152	$30,602	$31,777	$34,791	$30,782	$33,288	$30,731	$29,549	$32,014	$33,892	$37,287	$38,050	$43,243

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	81,868	56.03%
Unemployed:	4,716	3.23%
Not In Labor Force:	59,539	40.75%
Total:	146,123	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	31,022	37.89%
Service:	16,980	20.74%
Sales and Office:	16,535	20.20%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	4,923	6.01%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	12,408	15.16%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	81,868	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Erie, PA, the median home value is $139,230 - much lower than the State by 42.1%, and up $26,060 (23.0%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $881 per month - much lower than the State by 24.2%, and up $120 (15.8%) since 2020. Most renters in Erie pay under $1,000 (68.1%). About 68.1% pay under $1,000 and 1.8% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 53.0% (54.4% have a mortgage) and renters make up 47.0% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$99,750	$100,400	$101,330	$103,140	$103,800	$103,570	$106,880	$108,520	$110,140	$113,170	$117,390	$133,660	$139,230

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	2,826	10.29%
$500 to $999:	12,922	47.04%
$1,000 to $1,499:	7,809	28.42%
$1,500 to $1,999:	2,028	7.38%
$2,000 to $2,499:	428	1.56%
$2,500 to $2,999:	179	0.65%
$3,000 or more:	176	0.64%
No Rent:	1,105	4.02%
Total:	27,473	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$633	$637	$662	$674	$679	$696	$721	$721	$742	$761	$774	$835	$881

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	25,643	34.30%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	21,645	28.95%
Renter Occupied:	27,473	36.75%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	74,761	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	74,761	92.23%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	6,301	7.77%
Total Housing Units:	81,062	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

22.3% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (34.5%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 88.8%, which is below the state rate (91.9%). The share of people in poverty is 16.6%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.1%) and above the national rate (8.7%), down 1.6 percentage points since 2011 and up 0.5 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	3,309	2.69%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	6,309	5.13%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	43,963	35.76%
Some college, no degree:	19,782	16.09%
Associate's degree:	12,587	10.24%
Bachelor's degree:	23,154	18.83%
Graduate or professional degree:	13,828	11.25%
Total:	122,932	100%
High school graduate or higher:	113,314	92.18%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	36,982	30.08%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	113,997	56.22%
Public Insurance:	81,186	40.04%
No Insurance:	7,579	3.74%
Total:	202,762	100%
Has Health Insurance:	195,183	96.26%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	18.2%	20.1%	22.2%	22.6%	20.0%	19.1%	17.1%	16.5%	16.1%	19.8%	19.9%	16.2%	16.6%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	2,569	5.90%
Kindergarten:	2,062	4.74%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	16,710	38.40%
High school (grades 9-12):	8,406	19.32%
College or graduate school:	13,770	31.64%
Total:	43,517	100%
Early Childhood:	4,631	10.64%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	27,178	62.45%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Erie supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4,367 business establishments, employing about 93,702 people with an annual payroll of $4,970,433,000. USPS data shows 77,414 residential mailboxes and 5,658 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	77,414Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	5,658Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	86,287Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	66,815Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	8,496Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	4,367Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$1,251,272,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$4,970,433,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	93,702Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Erie, PA is located in Erie County, within the Erie, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21500). It spans 9 of Pennsylvania's Congressional Districts (2nd,5th,7th,8th,12nd,16th,17th,21st, and 22nd). This Metro area has a population of 269,544 people, about 67.0% of whom live in Erie. ZIP Codes here cover 117.622 sq mi of land and a water area of 15.112 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Erie, PASource: Census
CBSA Number:	21500Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	269,544Source: Census
MSA:	Erie, PA MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	117.622 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	15.112 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	02,05,07,08,12,16,17,21,22Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	24000Source: Census
Place Name:	Erie city; PennsylvaniaSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Erie, PA

Harborcreek, PA ~7.8 miles
Mc Kean, PA ~9.3 miles
Waterford, PA ~9.7 miles
Fairview, PA ~10.3 miles
Wattsburg, PA ~11.7 miles
North East, PA ~11.7 miles
Lake City, PA ~15.3 miles
Union City, PA ~15.7 miles
Findley Lake, NY ~15.7 miles
Edinboro, PA ~15.8 miles
Girard, PA ~16.3 miles
Cranesville, PA ~17.8 miles
North Springfield, PA ~20.3 miles
Clymer, NY ~20.5 miles
Ripley, NY ~20.7 miles
Cambridge Springs, PA ~21.2 miles
Venango, PA ~21.7 miles
Corry, PA ~21.9 miles
Albion, PA ~22.1 miles
East Springfield, PA ~22.4 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on April 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 4/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 4/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 4/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

Native, born in the United States:	86,081	91.42%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,828	1.94%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	3,127	3.32%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,120	6.63%
Total Population:	94,156	100%
Total Native Population:	87,909	93.37%
Total Foreign-born Population:	6,247	6.63%

Employed:	41,082	54.12%
Unemployed:	3,081	4.06%
Not In Labor Force:	31,742	41.82%
Total:	75,905	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	13,028	31.71%
Service:	10,403	25.32%
Sales and Office:	8,057	19.61%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,190	5.33%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	7,404	18.02%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	41,082	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	11,376	28.86%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	9,530	24.18%
Renter Occupied:	18,513	46.96%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	39,419	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	39,419	90.88%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,958	9.12%
Total Housing Units:	43,377	100%

White:	62,785	66.01%
Black:	17,057	17.93%
Hispanic:*	8,106	8.52%
Asian:	3,555	3.74%
American Indian:	228	0.24%
Hawaiian:	38	0.04%
Other:	3,351	3.52%
Total:	95,120	100%

Less than $500:	2,431	13.13%
$500 to $999:	9,702	52.41%
$1,000 to $1,499:	4,275	23.09%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,073	5.80%
$2,000 to $2,499:	150	0.81%
$2,500 to $2,999:	90	0.49%
$3,000 or more:	86	0.46%
No Rent:	706	3.81%
Total:	18,513	100%

Less than 9th grade:	2,359	3.82%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	4,560	7.38%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	24,270	39.31%
Some college, no degree:	11,068	17.92%
Associate's degree:	5,723	9.27%
Bachelor's degree:	9,319	15.09%
Graduate or professional degree:	4,448	7.20%
Total:	61,747	100%
High school graduate or higher:	54,828	88.79%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	13,767	22.30%

Private Insurance:	49,323	47.36%
Public Insurance:	49,395	47.43%
No Insurance:	5,420	5.20%
Total:	104,138	100%
Has Health Insurance:	98,718	94.80%

Nursery School, Preschool:	1,359	5.77%
Kindergarten:	1,128	4.79%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	8,472	35.96%
High school (grades 9-12):	4,444	18.86%
College or graduate school:	8,155	34.62%
Total:	23,558	100%
Early Childhood:	2,487	10.56%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	14,044	59.61%

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