Erie County, NY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
950,044
Male
462,208
48.7%
Female
487,836
51.3%
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
7.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher26.1%
High School or Higher44.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.3%
Married
37.4%
Erie County, NY has a population of 950,044 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 74.6% of the population. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 7.2% of residents are foreign-born.