Erie County, New York
NY · FIPS 36029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 950,622 | — | #58 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,839 | -3.1% | #983 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #1,997 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $233,800 | -17.1% | #1,041 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,090 | -6.3% | #746 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | +9.9% | #1,719 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Erie County has a population of 950,622, making it the #58 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Erie County is $72,839, ranking #983 out of 3,222 counties — 3.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Erie County is $233,800 (-17.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,090/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.8%.
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97.1% of residents in Erie County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.9% above the national rate.
About Erie County, New York
Erie County, New York has a total population of 950,622, making it the 58th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Erie County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Erie County is $72,839, which ranks #983 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Erie County is $233,800, 17.1% below the national median. Renters in Erie County pay a median gross rent of $1,090 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Erie County, 38.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.3 min.
Erie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.4%).
All data for Erie County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.