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Erie

Colorado · 18,135 residents · 20.738 sq mi
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Erie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,288. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,844 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $341,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,135
+188%since 2000
from 6,291 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
874 / sq mi
+188%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+10%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
09K19K28K37K1990201020202024Erie
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,288
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,114 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,688
+26%since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $248,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,316
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+6%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(5,265)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino11%(692)
Asian2.7%(171)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.8%(1,998)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(15,201)
Black0.6%(113)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,603)
Asian4.2%(759)
Other3%(535)
Diversity Score36.6%(6,639)
Diversity Score
37
+15%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.3%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erie, Colorado?

Erie, Colorado has about 18,135 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erie, Colorado?

The typical household in Erie, Colorado earns about $100,288 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 $341,400, and the typical rent is about $1,316 a month.

How educated are people in Erie, Colorado?

About 52.4% 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 4.0% 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 16,872 residents, a change of about 1336 percent over that period.

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

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