Erie, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Erie, Colorado is 31,927 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $163,644, the median home value is $685,900, and the median age is 37.6.
The population has grown 110.9% since 2010 (18,300 → 38,594).
31,927
Population
1494
People / sq mi
$163,644
Median Income
$685,900
Median Home Value
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Erie covers 21.4 sq mi of land at 1494 people per square mile.
About Erie, CO
Remote work is unusually prominent in Erie: 29.8% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Erie is a city in Colorado with a population of 31,927. It ranks #31 among cities in Colorado by population.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $163,644, putting Erie near the top of US cities. The poverty rate, 2.4%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $685,900, with typical rent around $2,775.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 66.5% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 29.8% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Erie — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Erie town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Erie town had a population of 18,300 in 2010 and 38,594 in 2024, a 2.1× growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,594 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 5.51%.
38,594
Population (2024)
18,300
Population (2010)
38,594
Peak (2024)
5.51%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,300 |
| 2011 | 18,955 |
| 2012 | 19,553 |
| 2013 | 20,040 |
| 2014 | 20,738 |
| 2015 | 21,602 |
| 2016 | 22,882 |
| 2017 | 24,147 |
| 2018 | 25,427 |
| 2019 | 27,003 |
| 2020 | 30,413 |
| 2021 | 31,549 |
| 2022 | 33,148 |
| 2023 | 35,333 |
| 2024 | 38,594 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$163,644
Median Household Income
$62,726
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$685,900
Median Home Value
$2,775
Median Rent
87.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.5%
High School+
66.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.5%
Drive Alone
60.7%
Public Transit
29.8%
Work From Home
26.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
51.8%
Foreign Born
89.5%
Non-English at Home
5.9%
Veterans
6.1%
With Disability
97.1%
Health Insurance
98.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.0% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Information | 5.5% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.4% |
| Public Administration | 2.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Erie, Colorado has a population of 31,927 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest city in Colorado.
The median household income in Erie, Colorado is $163,644, with 2.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Erie, Colorado is $685,900, with median monthly rent at $2,775 and a homeownership rate of 87.9%.
The median age in Erie, Colorado is 37.6 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The population has grown 110.9% since 2010 (18,300 → 38,594).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.