Erie County's estimated 2026 population is 72,947 with a growth rate of -0.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Erie County is the 35th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 76,977 and has seen a growth of -5.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.3 years
Female: 46.8 years
Male: 43.9 years
There are 60,089 adults, (17,683 of whom are seniors) in Erie County.
Female: 37,849 (50.7%)
Male: 36,732 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Erie County includes 80.77% White, 8.36% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,237 | 80.77% |
| Black or African American | 6,235 | 8.36% |
| Two or more races | 5,688 | 7.63% |
| Other race | 1,715 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 646 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.01% |
Erie County's average per capita income is $47,327. Household income levels show a median of $71,993. The poverty rate stands at 12.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,800 | - |
| Families | $91,945 | $112,499 |
| Households | $71,993 | $92,098 |
| Non Families | $41,415 | $54,025 |
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