U.S. County · Profile

Erie County

267.6KTotal Population
335Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-4.75%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Erie County has a population of 267,571 as of 2023. It is located in Pennsylvania.

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):4.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White84.1%225,027
Black or African American7.0%18,730
Two or More Races5.5%14,716
Hispanic or Latino4.7%12,576
Asian1.9%5,084
Some Other Race1.3%3,478
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%535
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
$59,396
20.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$32,858
14.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.4%
33.9% above national average
Median Age
39.9 years

Income & Poverty

$59,396Median Household Income
$32,858Per Capita Income
15.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$59,396$79,353
Families$78,186$96,721
Married-couple Families$78,186$87,568
Nonfamily Households$34,011$36,732

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, Pennsylvania.

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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