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Erie

Illinois · 1,518 residents · 1.38 sq mi
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Erie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,518
−4%since 2000
from 1,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,100 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+4%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Erie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,750
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,806 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,758
+80%since 2000
from $18,775 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−20%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,562)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,428)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(33)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.3%(20)
Diversity Score10.2%(155)
Diversity Score
10
+261%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.2%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erie, Illinois?

Erie, Illinois has about 1,518 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erie, Illinois?

The typical household in Erie, Illinois earns about $85,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erie, Illinois expensive?

In Erie, Illinois, the median home is worth about $133,300, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Erie, Illinois?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Erie, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erie, Illinois?

About 5.4% of people in Erie, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erie, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Erie, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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