Erie County, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 33rd-largest in Ohio

The population of Erie County, Ohio is 74,938 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $68,431, the median home value is $183,900, and the median age is 45.2.

The population of Erie County has declined 4.1% since 2010 (76,977 → 73,841), a -0.30% annualized rate.

Erie County within Ohio · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

74,938

Population

-0.30%

Annual growth

298

People / sq mi

$68,431

Median Income

$183,900

Median Home Value

Erie County covers 251 sq mi of land at 298.2 people per square mile.

About Erie County, OH

Erie County is a county in Ohio with a population of 74,938. It ranks #33 among counties in Ohio by population. The median age is 45.2, older than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Erie County is $68,431, below the US median of $74,580. 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $183,900, with monthly rent averaging $882. The homeownership rate of 71.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Erie County reflects 27.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.5 minutes each way.

Erie County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Erie County had a population of 76,977 in 2010 and 73,841 in 2024, a -4.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 76,977 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.29%.

73,841

Population (2024)

76,977

Population (2010)

76,977

Peak (2010)

-0.29%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	76,977	-	-	estimate
2011	76,691	-286	-0.37%	estimate
2012	76,440	-251	-0.33%	estimate
2013	76,071	-369	-0.48%	estimate
2014	75,833	-238	-0.31%	estimate
2015	75,388	-445	-0.59%	estimate
2016	75,004	-384	-0.51%	estimate
2017	74,778	-226	-0.30%	estimate
2018	74,413	-365	-0.49%	estimate
2019	74,179	-234	-0.31%	estimate
2020	75,482	+1,303	+1.76%	estimate
2021	74,894	-588	-0.78%	estimate
2022	74,563	-331	-0.44%	estimate
2023	74,125	-438	-0.59%	estimate
2024	73,841	-284	-0.38%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	82.2%
Black or African American	8.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

45.2

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

23.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

5.2%

10–14

5.8%

15–19

6.0%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

11.4%

35–44

10.9%

45–54

12.1%

55–59

6.7%

60–64

8.4%

65–74

13.3%

75–84

7.1%

85+

2.6%

Children (under 15): 16.1% · Seniors (65+): 23.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$68,431$-1,249 vs state
Mean household income	$91,016
Per-capita income	$39,579
Poverty rate	8.7%-0.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.8%
Employment-to-population	57.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.6%

Manufacturing

17.7%

Education & health care

11.4%

Finance & real estate

6.5%

Retail trade

5.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.0%

Construction

4.7%

Information

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Erie County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.9%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

82.5%

Public transit

5.4%

Work from home

21.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$183,900$-15,300 vs state

Median home value

$882

Median rent

71.1%

Homeownership rate

38,400

Total housing units

83.7%

Occupied

16.3%

Vacant

28.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.6%

With health insurance

92.9%

With broadband internet

18.8%

Foreign-born

7.6%

Veterans (18+)

15.6%

With a disability

96.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.4%

High School+

27.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Erie County, Ohio has a population of 74,938 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 298 people per square mile.

The population of Erie County has declined 4.1% since 2010 (76,977 → 73,841), a -0.30% annualized rate.

The median household income in Erie County, Ohio is $68,431, with mean (average) household income of $91,016 and per-capita income of $39,579. 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Erie County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.2%), Black or African American (8.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Erie County, Ohio is 45.2 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in Erie County is $183,900 and median monthly rent is $882. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 38,400 total housing units, 16.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Erie County, Ohio is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Erie County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.