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Erie

Colorado · 30,038 residents · 20.738 sq mi
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Erie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,480. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 23,747 residents. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $514,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,038
+377%since 2000
from 6,291 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,448 / sq mi
+377%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+15%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
09K19K28K37K1990201020202024Erie
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,480
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,114 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,546
+52%since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$514,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $248,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,128
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
12.4% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(23,418)
Black0.8%(236)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(3,068)
Asian5.4%(1,635)
Other2.4%(728)
Diversity Score42.1%(12,644)
Diversity Score
42
+33%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+83%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 79.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erie, Colorado?

Erie, Colorado has about 30,038 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erie, Colorado?

The typical household in Erie, Colorado earns about $124,480 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 $514,000, and the typical rent is about $2,128 a month.

How educated are people in Erie, Colorado?

About 64.1% 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 4.7% 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 28,775 residents, a change of about 2278 percent over that period.

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

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