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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Erie County

Ohio · 75,622 residents · 251.288 sq mi
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Erie County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,408. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $146,800. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
75,622
−5%since 2000
from 79,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
301 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 317 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+17%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
74K76K77K79K80K1990201020202024Erie County
202475K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,408
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,746 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,352
+60%since 2000
from $21,530 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Erie County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(69,510)
Black8.6%(6,820)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1,664)
Asian0.4%(297)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.5%(20,254)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(61,061)
Black8.8%(6,655)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(3,130)
Asian0.6%(474)
Other3.6%(2,749)
Diversity Score38.6%(29,220)
Segregation Score42.3%(31,998)
Diversity Score
39
+52%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$160,700+9%
Population58,655−20%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erie County, Ohio?

Erie County, Ohio has about 75,622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erie County, Ohio?

The typical household in Erie County, Ohio earns about $58,408 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erie County, Ohio expensive?

In Erie County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $146,800, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Erie County, Ohio?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Erie County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erie County, Ohio?

About 11.9% of people in Erie County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erie County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Erie County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,157 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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