U.S. County · Profile

Erie County

74.0KTotal Population
291Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-7.02%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Erie County has a population of 74,035 as of 2023. It is located in Ohio.

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):4.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White82.8%61,301
Black or African American9.0%6,663
Two or More Races5.9%4,368
Hispanic or Latino4.8%3,554
Some Other Race1.4%1,036
Asian0.7%518
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%148
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
$65,171
12.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$38,158
0.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.5%
0.0% below national average
Median Age
44.8 years

Income & Poverty

$65,171Median Household Income
$38,158Per Capita Income
11.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$65,171$87,691
Families$82,540$104,626
Married-couple Families$82,540$92,445
Nonfamily Households$39,027$42,149

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, Ohio.

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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