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Erie County

State:
Pennsylvania
County Seat:
Erie

Erie County's estimated 2025 population is 265,033 with a growth rate of -0.48% 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 -5.62% since that time.

265,033
Total Population
332
Population Density (miĀ²)
16
Population Rank (State)
-1.3K -0.48%
Annual Population Growth

Erie County Population

Erie County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White225,04083.49%
Black or African American18,5966.9%
Two or more races16,7066.2%
Asian5,3201.97%
Other race3,4571.28%
Native American3760.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander490.02%

Erie County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
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

$43,446

Average Income

$61,476

Median Household Income

15.42%

Poverty Rate