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Population Review

Erie County, NY — Population & Demographics

Erie County, NY has a population of 950,044. The median household income is $71,175 and the median age is 40.3.

950,044

Population

$71,175

Median Income

$217,400

Median Home Value

40.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White74.6%
Black or African American12.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$71,175

Median Household Income

$41,560

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment

Housing

$217,400

Median Home Value

$1,037

Median Rent

65.5%

Homeownership

Education

92.4%

High School+

36.9%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Erie County, NY has a population of 950,044 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Erie County, NY is $71,175.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.