Erie County's estimated 2026 population is 265,229 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Erie County is the 16th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 280,809 and has seen a growth of -5.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.2 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 39.4 years
There are 213,363 adults, (53,079 of whom are seniors) in Erie County.
Female: 135,359 (50.3%)
Male: 133,693 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Erie County includes 82.74% White, 7.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222,619 | 82.74% |
| Black or African American | 19,375 | 7.2% |
| Two or more races | 17,055 | 6.34% |
| Asian | 5,909 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 3,700 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 369 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.01% |
Erie County's average per capita income is $45,829. Household income levels show a median of $63,354. The poverty rate stands at 14.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,115 | $123,140 |
| Families | $84,125 | $105,076 |
| Households | $63,354 | $85,573 |
| Non Families | $36,172 | $53,232 |
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