Erie County's estimated 2026 population is 73,273 with a growth rate of -0.39% 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 -4.81% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Erie County includes 82.18% White, 8.45% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (82.18%)
Black or African American (8.45%)
Two or more races (7.16%)
Other race (1.38%)
Asian (0.68%)
Native American (0.12%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,587 | 82.18% |
| Black or African American | 6,334 | 8.45% |
| Two or more races | 5,366 | 7.16% |
| Other race | 1,031 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 513 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 93 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Erie County's average per capita income is $44,544. Household income levels show a median of $68,431. The poverty rate stands at 12.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,756 | - |
| Families | $88,372 | $111,096 |
| Households | $68,431 | $91,016 |
| Non Families | $40,625 | $52,254 |
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