Erie County's estimated 2026 population is 955,034 with a growth rate of 0.23% 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 3.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Erie County includes 74.59% White, 12.69% Black or African American, 4.54% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (74.59%)
Black or African American (12.69%)
Two or more races (5.23%)
Asian (4.54%)
Other race (2.53%)
Native American (0.39%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 708,613 | 74.59% |
| Black or African American | 120,580 | 12.69% |
| Two or more races | 49,694 | 5.23% |
| Asian | 43,144 | 4.54% |
| Other race | 24,071 | 2.53% |
| Native American | 3,731 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 211 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Erie County's average per capita income is $51,943. Household income levels show a median of $71,175. The poverty rate stands at 14.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $116,956 | $140,745 |
| Families | $96,230 | $118,646 |
| Households | $71,175 | $95,092 |
| Non Families | $44,516 | $60,193 |
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