Erie is a city located on the south shore of Lake Erie in Pennsylvania, United States. It serves as the county seat of Erie County and is the most populous city in Northwestern Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 94,831, making it the fifth-most populous city in the state.
The broader Erie metropolitan area recorded a population of 270,876 in 2020. Geographically, the city is situated approximately 80 miles (130 km) from Buffalo, 90 miles (140 km) from Cleveland, and 120 miles (190 km) from Pittsburgh.