Erie County, New York
County
Overview
- County Name
- Erie County
- State
- New York
- FIPS Code
- 36029
- State FIPS
- 36
- County FIPS
- 029
Geography
- Land Area
- 1042.76 sq mi
- Water Area
- 184.12 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1226.89 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.752759
- Longitude
- -78.778192
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 921,557
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 733,692
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 863,625 | 93.7% |
| Hispanic | 57,929 | 6.3% |
| White | 690,247 | 74.9% |
| Black | 112,883 | 12.2% |
| Asian | 32,441 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,972 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 205 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,099 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 695,461 | 94.8% |
| Hispanic | 38,226 | 5.2% |
| White | 575,046 | 78.4% |
| Black | 90,882 | 12.4% |
| Asian | 22,891 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,755 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 195 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,316 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 950,622
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $80,218
- Poverty Rate
- 13.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 128,474
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 699,174 | 73.5% |
| Black | 118,588 | 12.5% |
| Asian | 46,784 | 4.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 635,998
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 294,796 | 46.4% |
| Republican | 158,697 | 25.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 141,281 | 22.2% |
| Other | 297 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 298,369 | 46.9% |
| Female | 337,584 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 441,071 | 69.4% |
| Hispanic | 29,551 | 4.6% |
| Black | 67,785 | 10.7% |
| Asian | 10,584 | 1.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 343,626
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 261,960 | 59.4% |
| Hispanic | 9,205 | 31.1% |
| Black | 24,347 | 35.9% |
| Asian | 3,730 | 35.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 162,640 | 54.5% |
| Female | 180,980 | 53.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 140,766 (20.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 256,449 (38.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 441,214
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $243,087
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,141
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.5%
- Public Transit
- 3.3%
- Work From Home
- 12.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.