U.S. County · Profile

Erie County

946.1KTotal Population
771Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-0.43%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Erie County has a population of 946,147 as of 2023. It is located in New York.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Erie County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White75.4%713,395
Black or African American12.9%122,053
Hispanic or Latino6.0%56,769
Two or More Races4.6%43,523
Asian4.3%40,684
Some Other Race2.3%21,761
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%3,785
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Erie County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$68,014
8.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$39,703
3.6% above national average
Poverty Rate
13.8%
20.0% above national average
Median Age
40.1 years

Income & Poverty

$68,014Median Household Income
$39,703Per Capita Income
13.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$68,014$91,145
Families$92,038$113,505
Married-couple Families$92,038$103,083
Nonfamily Households$42,556$45,960

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Erie County, New York.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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