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Erie

North Dakota · 58 residents · 2.005 sq mi
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Population has declined 11% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 20.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58
−11%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
29 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
20.5
−57%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1955901251612000201020202024Erie
202458
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$47,284
+259%since 2000
from $13,165 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+47.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
+190%since 2010
from 0.190 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade42.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information17.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
60.9%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2012
from 50.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other34.5%(20)
Diversity Score56.5%(33)
Diversity Score
56
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.0%
+51.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
60.7%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
39.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.3%
+24.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 87.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
Female
44.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−59.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2017
from 82.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erie, North Dakota?

Erie, North Dakota has about 58 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Erie, North Dakota?

About 56.0% of adults age 25 and over in Erie, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erie, North Dakota?

About 24.1% of people in Erie, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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