Erie County's estimated 2026 population is 266,844 with a growth rate of -0.17% 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 -4.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Erie County includes 83.49% White, 6.9% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (83.49%)
Black or African American (6.9%)
Two or more races (6.2%)
Asian (1.97%)
Other race (1.28%)
Native American (0.14%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 225,040 | 83.49% |
| Black or African American | 18,596 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 16,706 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5,320 | 1.97% |
| Other race | 3,457 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 376 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Erie County's average per capita income is $43,446. Household income levels show a median of $61,476. The poverty rate stands at 15.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,696 | $117,935 |
| Families | $81,261 | $100,682 |
| Households | $61,476 | $82,408 |
| Non Families | $35,567 | $52,386 |
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