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Girard, PA
Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,962
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,264
ZIP codes
0
Girard and its ZIP codes
Girard at a glance
- Girard is about 4.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,165, 9% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,500 (37% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $667 a month.
Local data for Girard, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Girard, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,165
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$160,500
Median rent
$667/mo
Homeownership
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher
36.1%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (705), Irish Americans (534), Polish Americans (191).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Erie County. PPP loans are for Girard.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,039
119,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,568
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2B
FY 2026, $7,419 per person
How people get to work
Girard, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Girard, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,071
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
290
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 21°F
43.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Girard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake CityBorough | 1.5 mi | 1.8 |
| AvoniaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.6 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3.5 |
| PlateaBorough | 3.7 mi | 3.3 |
| CranesvilleBorough | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| AlbionBorough | 8.5 mi | 1.1 |
| McKeanBorough | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| EdinboroBorough | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Conneaut, OHCity | 14 mi | 26.3 |
| SpringboroBorough | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| ErieCity | 15 mi | 19.1 |
| ConneautvilleBorough | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| WaterfordBorough | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| WesleyvilleBorough | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Lawrence ParkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Penn State Erie (Behrend)Census-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Girard, PA in?
- Girard is in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Girard, PA?
- About 2,962 people live in Girard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Girard?
- Nearby places include Lake City (1.5 mi), Avonia (3.5 mi), Fairview (3.7 mi), Platea (3.7 mi), Cranesville (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023