Erie County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74,581 | — | #757 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,993 | -4.2% | #1,047 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.3 years | +16.5% | #705 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $199,700 | -29.2% | #1,407 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $933 | -19.8% | #1,263 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% | +2.9% | #1,518 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Erie County has a population of 74,581, making it the #757 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Erie County is $71,993, ranking #1,047 out of 3,222 counties — 4.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.0% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Erie County is $199,700 (-29.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $933/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.9%.
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94.8% of residents in Erie County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About Erie County, Ohio
Erie County, Ohio has a total population of 74,581, making it the 757th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Erie County is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Erie County is $71,993, which ranks #1,047 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Erie County is $199,700, 29.2% below the national median. Renters in Erie County pay a median gross rent of $933 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Erie County, 29.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.4 min.
Erie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.2%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
All data for Erie County, Ohio 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.