Erie County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 269,052 | — | #268 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,354 | -15.7% | #1,762 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,068 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $177,000 | -37.2% | #1,678 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $904 | -22.3% | #1,421 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | +18.8% | #1,941 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Erie County has a population of 269,052, making it the #268 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Household Type
Economy
The median household income in Erie County is $63,354, ranking #1,762 out of 3,222 counties — 15.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.0% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →Housing
The median home value in Erie County is $177,000 (-37.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $904/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.1%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Health
95.8% of residents in Erie County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Erie County, Pennsylvania
Erie County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 269,052, making it the 268th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Erie County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Erie County is $63,354, which ranks #1,762 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Erie County is $177,000, 37.2% below the national median. Renters in Erie County pay a median gross rent of $904 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Erie County, 30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.7 min.
Erie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%).
All data for Erie County, Pennsylvania 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.