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Erie

Kansas · 1,047 residents · 1.267 sq mi
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Erie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,339. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,047
−14%since 2000
from 1,211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
826 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+5%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9821K1K1K1K1990201020202024Erie
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,339
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,568 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,894
+23%since 2000
from $17,019 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+27%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,168)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(60)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(920)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(46)
Asian1%(10)
Other1.1%(11)
Diversity Score17.4%(183)
Diversity Score
17
+253%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erie, Kansas?

Erie, Kansas has about 1,047 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erie, Kansas?

The typical household in Erie, Kansas earns about $46,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erie, Kansas expensive?

In Erie, Kansas, the median home is worth about $78,000, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Erie, Kansas?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Erie, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erie, Kansas?

About 14.4% of people in Erie, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erie, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Erie, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 229 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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