Erie, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Erie, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
27,157
Unemployment
5.0%
Poverty
4.7%
Median Home
$514,000
Median Income
$124,480
Median Rent
$2,128
Erie SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
9.5
Commute
5
Erie, CO Crime Report
354
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,255.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-46.49%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Erie / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 354 | 1,255.4 | 3,256.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 28 | 99.3 | 423.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.1 | 68.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 49.6 | 286.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 326 | 1,156.1 | 2,833.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 38 | 134.8 | 400.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 257 | 911.4 | 1,909.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 31 | 109.9 | 524.3 | 246.0 |
Erie, CO Cost Of Living
127
Erie's Overall Cost Of Living
Erie's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Erie | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 88 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 192 | 133 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 81 | 87 | 100 | |
Erie, CO Photos
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Rankings for Erie in Colorado
Map Of Erie, CO
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Population over time in Erie
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 27,157 | 18.3% |
| 2019 | 22,965 | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 22,019 | 5.9% |
| 2017 | 20,801 | 4.3% |
| 2016 | 19,948 | 3.3% |
| 2015 | 19,305 | 3.4% |
| 2014 | 18,672 | 4.0% |
| 2013 | 17,946 | 5.0% |
| 2012 | 17,085 | 5.9% |
| 2011 | 16,134 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Erie
| Race | Erie | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.2% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.2% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 21.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Erie
| Gender | Erie | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Erie for adults over 25
| Education | Erie | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Erie, Colorado
| Income | Erie | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.5% | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.9% | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.1% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 27.3% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.5% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.5% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
