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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Erie

Colorado · 6,291 residents · 20.738 sq mi
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Erie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,114. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 5,028 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than tripled since 1990, reaching $248,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 197%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,291
+398%since 1990
from 1,263 in 1990
1990 – 2025
303 / sq mi
+398%since 1990
from 61 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
−3%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
09K19K28K37K1990201020202024Erie
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$77,114
+91%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,625
+134%since 1990
from $13,094 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$248,800
+197%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$850
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $419 in 1990
US average: $602
90.5%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
9.5% rent
3.2
+55%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,130)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(297)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score54.1%(683)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(5,265)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino11%(692)
Asian2.7%(171)
Diversity Score31.8%(1,998)
32
−41%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.3%
+33.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.4%
+24.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.5%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−41%since 1990
from 26.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erie, Colorado?

Erie, Colorado has about 6,291 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Erie, Colorado?

The typical household in Erie, Colorado earns about $77,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erie, Colorado expensive?

In Erie, Colorado, the median home is worth about $248,800, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Erie, Colorado?

About 49.3% of adults age 25 and over in Erie, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erie, Colorado?

About 2.1% of people in Erie, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erie, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Erie, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,028 residents, a change of about 398 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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