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World Population Review
Erie County, New York Population 2021
Erie County, New York's estimated population is 916,672 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 -0.27% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 916,672 | -1,015 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 917,687 | -1,015 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 918,702 | -1,015 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 919,717 | 683 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 919,034 | 356 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 918,678 | -1,966 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 920,644 | -1,111 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 921,755 | 886 | 0.10% |
| 2013 | 920,869 | 963 | 0.10% |
| 2012 | 919,906 | 63 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 919,843 | 691 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 919,152 | -49,380 | -5.10% |
| 1990 | 968,532 | -46,938 | -4.62% |
| 1980 | 1,015,470 | -98,020 | -8.80% |
| 1970 | 1,113,490 | 48,800 | 4.58% |
| 1960 | 1,064,690 | 165,452 | 18.40% |
| 1950 | 899,238 | 100,861 | 12.63% |
| 1940 | 798,377 | 35,969 | 4.72% |
| 1930 | 762,408 | 127,720 | 20.12% |
| 1920 | 634,688 | 105,703 | 19.98% |
| 1910 | 528,985 | 95,299 | 21.97% |
| 1900 | 433,686 | 110,705 | 34.28% |
| 1890 | 322,981 | 103,097 | 46.89% |
| 1880 | 219,884 | 41,185 | 23.05% |
| 1870 | 178,699 | 36,728 | 25.87% |
| 1860 | 141,971 | 40,978 | 40.58% |
| 1850 | 100,993 | 38,528 | 61.68% |
| 1840 | 62,465 | 26,746 | 74.88% |
| 1830 | 35,719 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.11%
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State
Founded
1821
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
919,152
Growth Since 2010
-0.27%
Erie County, New York Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 715,409 | 77.82% |
| Black or African American | 123,742 | 13.46% |
| Asian | 32,793 | 3.57% |
| Two or More Races | 22,139 | 2.41% |
| Some Other Race | 20,349 | 2.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,634 | 0.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 289 | 0.03% |
Erie County, New York Population by Race
Erie County, New York Population Pyramid $2021
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Erie County, New York Population by Age
Erie County, New York Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 389,585 | 2.29 | 64.6 |
| Married | 162,153 | 3.06 | 86.5 |
| Non Family | 160,480 | 1.22 | 49.1 |
| Female | 50,804 | 3.01 | 45.5 |
| Male | 16,148 | 2.83 | 58.3 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
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Erie County, New York Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17,239 | 2.67% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35,689 | 5.52% |
| High School Graduate | 178,202 | 27.59% |
| Some College | 116,190 | 17.99% |
| Associates Degree | 76,730 | 11.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 125,398 | 19.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 96,533 | 14.94% |
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Erie County, New York Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Erie County, New York Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 516,564 | 487,412 | 190,311 |
| Black | 76,469 | 64,190 | 13,551 |
| Hispanic | 26,362 | 19,485 | 5,576 |
| Asian | 18,577 | 14,834 | 10,388 |
| Other Race | 11,423 | 7,374 | 1,564 |
| 2+ Races | 7,793 | 6,725 | 2,522 |
| Native American | 3,122 | 2,655 | 528 |
| Islander | 176 | 167 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 94.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.92%.
Erie County, New York Educational Attainment by Race
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$42,611
Average Earnings
$50,077
Average Male
$36,796
Average Female
Erie County, New York Earnings by Educational Attainment
Erie County, New York Language by Age
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Erie County, New York Language
89.27% of Erie County, New York residents speak only English, while 10.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.60% of the population.
Erie County, New York Language
Erie County, New York Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 679,718 | 58,389 | 8.59% |
| Black | 117,427 | 36,742 | 31.29% |
| Hispanic | 47,836 | 16,265 | 34.00% |
| Asian | 30,416 | 10,188 | 33.50% |
| Other | 18,786 | 8,460 | 45.03% |
| Multiple | 21,238 | 6,570 | 30.94% |
| Native | 4,502 | 1,299 | 28.85% |
| Islander | 276 | 152 | 55.07% |
14.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.91%
Male Poverty Rate
15.39%
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 55.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Erie County, New York is White, with 8.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.68%.
Erie County, New York Poverty
Erie County, New York Poverty Rate by Education
Erie County, New York Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Erie County, New York Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Erie County, New York Marital Status
Erie County, New York Veterans by War
Erie County, New York Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,499 | 7.75% |
| Black | 5,182 | 5.66% |
| Hispanic | 1,263 | 3.81% |
| 2+ Races | 492 | 4.78% |
| Other Race | 373 | 2.57% |
| Native American | 256 | 7.19% |
| Asian | 200 | 0.83% |
| Islander | 2 | 0.91% |
Erie County, New York Veterans by Race
Erie County, New York Veterans by Education
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7.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
Erie County, New York Veterans by Education
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62.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Erie County, New York Employment by Age
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Erie County, New York Employment by Race
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Erie County, New York Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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92.84%
Native Born
7.16%
Foreign Born
3.32%
Non Citizen
3.83%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.84% of Erie County, New York residents were born in the United States, with 80.65% having been born in New York. 3.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Erie County, New York Place of Birth
- 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