Erie County, New York Population 2022
Erie County, New York's estimated population is 915,657 with a growth rate of -0.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Erie County, New York is the 9th largest county in New York. The 2010 Population was 919,152 and has seen a growth of -0.38% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 35,719 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 62,465 | 26,746 | 74.88% |
| 1850 | 100,993 | 38,528 | 61.68% |
| 1860 | 141,971 | 40,978 | 40.58% |
| 1870 | 178,699 | 36,728 | 25.87% |
| 1880 | 219,884 | 41,185 | 23.05% |
| 1890 | 322,981 | 103,097 | 46.89% |
| 1900 | 433,686 | 110,705 | 34.28% |
| 1910 | 528,985 | 95,299 | 21.97% |
| 1920 | 634,688 | 105,703 | 19.98% |
| 1930 | 762,408 | 127,720 | 20.12% |
| 1940 | 798,377 | 35,969 | 4.72% |
| 1950 | 899,238 | 100,861 | 12.63% |
| 1960 | 1,064,690 | 165,452 | 18.40% |
| 1970 | 1,113,490 | 48,800 | 4.58% |
| 1980 | 1,015,470 | -98,020 | -8.80% |
| 1990 | 968,532 | -46,938 | -4.62% |
| 2010 | 919,152 | -49,380 | -5.10% |
| 2011 | 919,843 | 691 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 919,906 | 63 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 920,869 | 963 | 0.10% |
| 2014 | 921,755 | 886 | 0.10% |
| 2015 | 920,644 | -1,111 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 918,678 | -1,966 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 919,034 | 356 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 919,717 | 683 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 918,702 | -1,015 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 917,687 | -1,015 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 916,672 | -1,015 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 915,657 | -1,015 | -0.11% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 708,351 | 77.09% |
| Black or African American | 120,535 | 13.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,446 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 34,873 | 3.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 272 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 19,939 | 2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 30,457 | 3.31% |
Erie County, New York Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 392,910 | 2.27 | 64.8 |
| Married | 160,401 | 3.06 | 86.6 |
| Male | 17,437 | 2.83 | 59.9 |
| Female | 50,602 | 2.98 | 47.8 |
| Non Family | 164,470 | 1.22 | 49.3 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17,256 | 2.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34,285 | 5.29% |
| High School Graduate | 173,898 | 26.84% |
| Some College | 117,411 | 18.12% |
| Associates Degree | 77,607 | 11.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 127,836 | 19.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 99,701 | 15.39% |
Erie County, New York Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 19,748 | 15,789 | 10,609 |
| White | 514,789 | 485,923 | 194,163 |
| 2+ Races | 11,753 | 10,475 | 3,480 |
| Hispanic | 27,412 | 21,243 | 6,488 |
| Native American | 3,046 | 2,742 | 639 |
| Other Race | 11,477 | 8,180 | 2,056 |
| Black | 75,973 | 64,081 | 13,586 |
| Islander | 143 | 143 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.72%.
$43,468
Average Earnings
$50,840
Average Male
$37,667
Average Female
Erie County, New York Language by Age
Erie County, New York Language
89.22% of Erie County, New York residents speak only English, while 10.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.59% of the population.
Erie County, New York Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 247 | 144 | 58.30% |
| Asian | 32,438 | 10,448 | 32.21% |
| Hispanic | 49,605 | 15,284 | 30.81% |
| Multiple | 29,481 | 8,838 | 29.98% |
| Black | 114,083 | 32,697 | 28.66% |
| Native | 4,355 | 1,060 | 24.34% |
| White | 674,214 | 57,370 | 8.51% |
| Other | 7,339 | NaN% |
13.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.59%
Male Poverty Rate
14.75%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Erie County, New York
The race most likely to be in poverty in Erie County, New York is Islander, with 58.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Erie County, New York is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.25%.
Erie County, New York Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Erie County, New York Married by Age and Sex
Erie County, New York Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Erie County, New York Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,231 | 7.42% |
| Black | 5,415 | 6.03% |
| Native American | 225 | 6.64% |
| Asian | 147 | 0.58% |
| Islander | 2 | 1.12% |
| Other Race | 427 | 2.93% |
| 2+ Races | 753 | 4.81% |
| Hispanic | 1,448 | 4.23% |
Erie County, New York Veterans by Education
7.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.66%
Born in Erie County, New York
92.75%
Native Born
7.25%
Foreign Born
3.25%
Non Citizen
4.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.75% of Erie County, New York residents were born in the United States, with 80.66% having been born in New York. 3.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990