Erie County, PA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
269,544
Male
133,911
49.7%
Female
135,633
50.3%
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
4.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher20.5%
High School or Higher46.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.1%
Married
38.9%
Erie County, PA has a population of 269,544 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.1 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 83.5% of the population. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 4.4% of residents are foreign-born.