Erie County's estimated 2026 population is 945,699 with a growth rate of -0.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Erie County is the 8th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 919,160 and has seen a growth of 2.89% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 41.6 years
Male: 39.1 years
There are 759,191 adults, (183,350 of whom are seniors) in Erie County.
Female: 487,962 (51.3%)
Male: 462,660 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Erie County includes 73.55% White, 12.47% Black or African American, 4.92% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 699,174 | 73.55% |
| Black or African American | 118,588 | 12.47% |
| Two or more races | 57,911 | 6.09% |
| Asian | 46,784 | 4.92% |
| Other race | 24,103 | 2.54% |
| Native American | 3,857 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 205 | 0.02% |
Erie County's average per capita income is $53,535. Household income levels show a median of $72,839. The poverty rate stands at 13.85%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,230 | $144,084 |
| Families | $98,766 | $121,742 |
| Households | $72,839 | $97,738 |
| Non Families | $45,767 | $62,302 |
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