Overview
- County Name
- Erie County
- State
- Ohio
- FIPS Code
- 39043
- State FIPS
- 39
- County FIPS
- 043
Geography
- Land Area
- 251.29 sq mi
- Water Area
- 374.50 sq mi
- Total Area
- 625.78 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.394143
- Longitude
- -82.586835
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 73,494
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 59,007
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 70,528 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,970 | 4.0% |
| White | 61,359 | 83.5% |
| Black | 6,495 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 193 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 45 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 60 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 57,131 | 96.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,878 | 3.2% |
| White | 50,872 | 86.2% |
| Black | 5,460 | 9.3% |
| Asian | 228 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 504 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 59 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 74,581
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,385
- Poverty Rate
- 12.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,494
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 60,237 | 80.8% |
| Black | 6,235 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 646 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 51,088
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 17,472 | 34.2% |
| Republican | 15,626 | 30.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 17,946 | 35.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 24,164 | 47.3% |
| Female | 26,347 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 40,756 | 79.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,399 | 2.7% |
| Black | 2,378 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 352 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 28,974
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 23,753 | 58.3% |
| Hispanic | 596 | 42.6% |
| Black | 767 | 32.3% |
| Asian | 161 | 45.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 13,931 | 57.7% |
| Female | 14,842 | 56.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 16,431 (30.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 15,685 (28.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 38,534
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $197,082
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $938
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.2%
- Public Transit
- 2.2%
- Work From Home
- 6.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.